1992 Geo Metro XFiFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Pressure

NOTE: For fuel pump specifications, see FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE table.
  1. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner assembly. Remove fuel inlet hose from throttle body and install Fuel Pressure Gauge (J-34730-1) with Adapter (J-34730-75). See Fig 1 .
  2. Install negative battery cable. Check fuel pressure. See CHART A-7B under DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS. Release fuel pressure and remove fuel pressure gauge.
Fig 1: Installing Fuel Pressure Gauge
G91C16354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE(1)

Application psi (kg/cm2 )
Metro 23-30 (1.6-2.1)
(1) With ignition on and engine off.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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