Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 247

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NOTE: To prevent damage to the fuel pressure regulator,
do not immerse the pressure regulator in solvent.

1. Depressurize the fuel system. Referto Fuel Pressure

Relief Procedure. 

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the fuel pump relay.
4. Disconnect the vacuum line form fuel pressure

regulator.

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5. Remove the fuel pressure regulator retaining screw.
6. Remove the fuel pressure regulator retaining bracket.
7. Remove the fuel pressure regulator from fuel rail.

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Installation Procedure

1. Insert the fuel pressure regulator into the fuel rail.

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2. Install the fuel pressure regulator retaining bracket

ant tighten with a screw.

3. Connect vacuum line onto the fuel pressure regulator.

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4. Install the fuel pump relay.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

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6. Crank the engine until it starts. Cranking the engine

may take longer than usual due to trapped air in the
fuel line.

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Fuel Pressure Relief  Procedure

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and personal
injury, it is necessary to relieve the fuel system
pressure before servicing the fuel system
components. 

CAUTION: After relieving the fuel system pressure,
a small amount of fuel may be released when
servicing fuel lines or connections. Reduce the
chance of personal injury by covering the fuel line
fitting with a shop towel before disconnecting the
fittings. The towel will absorb any fuel that may leak
out. When the disconnect is completed, place the
towel in an approved container.

1. Remove the fuel filler cap.

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2. Remove the fuel pump relay from the underhood

relay box. 

3. Start the engine and allow it to stall.

4. Crank the engine for about 30 seconds.
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

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Fuel Pump Assembly

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain all fuel from fuel tank from filler neck.
3. Remove the fuel pump relay from the fuse and relay

box at right side of engine room.

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4. Remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal

Procedure. 

5. Using J–39763, twist the fuel pump counter–clock

wise to release from fuel tank.

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6. Lift fuel pump to remove from fuel tank.

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Inspection Procedure

Inspect in–tank fuel filter for tears, damage or evidence of
dirt derbies or water in the fuel. If any of these condition
exist, replace the in–tank fuel filter.

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Installation Procedure

1. Insert the fuel pump assembly into fuel tank and place

them at its position.

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2. Using J–39763, twist fuel pump assembly clock wise

into the lock.

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3. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Installation

Procedure.

4. Install the fuel pump relay.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Fuel Pump Relay

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the fuse and relay box cover located right

side of engine room.

2. Determine correct relay by consulting to the diagram

on the cover.

3. Insert a small screwdriver or use thumb pressure to

release the retainer of the relay.

4. Pull the relay straight up and out of the fuse and relay

box.

Installation Procedure

1. Inserts the relay into the correct place in the fuse and

relay box with the catch slot aligned to retainer.

2. Press down until the catch of retainer engages.
3. Install fuse and relay box cover.

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Fuel Rail Assembly

Removal Procedure

NOTE:

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Use care when removing the fuel rail assembly in
order to prevent damage to the injector electrical
connector terminal and the injector spray tips.

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Fitting should be capped and holes plugged during
servicing to prevent dirt and other contaminants from
entering open lines and passage.