Q: How to remove the fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator on 1997 through 2001 Toyota Avalon and 1997 through 2001 Toyota Solara?
A: The first step to removing the Fuel Pump is to relieve the fuel system pressure and disconnect the negative battery cable. Next, remove the fuel pump/Fuel Level Sensor and the fuel filter retaining screw from the Fuel Tank. Next, separate the fuel filter from the fuel pump/ fuel level sending unit and remove the fuel pressure regulator mounting screw. For installation, follow these steps in the reserve order making sure new O-rings are installed on the fuel pressure regulator and fuel filter.
Q: How do you remove and install the fuel pressure regulator in a fuel pump/sending unit assembly on 2002 through 2008 Toyota Solara and 2002 through 2006 Toyota Avalon?
A: Relieve the fuel system pressure, then disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the Fuel Pump. Twist the fuel pressure regulator from the assembly. The fuel pressure regulator is a push fit in the fuel pump/sending unit assembly, make sure the O-ring comes out with it. Installation is the reverse of removal. Make sure to install a new O-ring on the fuel pressure regulator.