Replacing 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Fuel Pressure Regulator

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CONFUOCO03
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I am trying to replace the fuel pressure regulator in my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4-cylinder engine. I am having trouble figuring out how to remove the old one. I removed the main screw holding it in, but still can't get it out. I can't find any diagrams online to figure it out either.
Nov 27, 2010 at 1:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Remove the fuel rail assembly.
Remove the attaching screw (8) from the pressure regulator.
Remove the pressure regulator assembly (1) from the fuel rail. Twist the assembly back and forth while pulling.

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Nov 27, 2010 at 1:33 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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If 2.4 L fuel rail needs to be removed once screws are out reg should come off
Nov 27, 2010 at 1:38 PM
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