Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement; Fuel Filter Replacement - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

Fuel Pressure Regulator
Replacement
1. Place a shop towel under the fuel pressure
regulator, then relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-
115).
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose and fuel return hose.
3. Remove two 6 m m retainer bolts (A) and the fuel
pressure regulator (B).
A
12 N m
(1.2 k g f m , 9 Ibf ft)
4. Apply clean engine oil to a new O-ring (C), and
carefully install it into its proper position.
5. Install the fuel pressure regulator and the 6 mm
retainer bolts.
6. Reconnect the vacuum hose and fuel return hose.
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), but do not operate
the starter. After the fuel pump runs for
approximately 2 seconds, the fuel pressure in the
fuel line rises. Repeat this 2 or 3 times, then check
for fuel leakage.
Fuel Filter Replacement
After making sure that the fuel pump and the fuel
pressure regulator are OK, replace the fuel filter
whenever fuel pressure drops below the specified value
( 3 2 0 - 3 7 0 kPa, 3 . 3 - 3 . 8 kgf/cm
2
, 4 7 - 5 4 psi with the fuel
pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected and
pinched).
1. Remove the fuel tank unit (see page 11-124).
2. Remove the fuel filter (A).
c
D
3. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal
with a new base gasket, then check these items:
• When connecting the wire harness, make sure
the connection is secure and the terminal (B) is
firmly locked into place.
• Check that the tab of the clamp (C) does not
interfere with the wire harness.
• Do not push the lower part of the suction filter (D).
• When installing the fuel gauge sending unit (E),
make sure the connection is secure and the
connector is firmly locked into place. Be careful
not to bend or twist it excessively.
11-123