Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Lexus IS FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Fuel Pressure Regulator: Installation
- INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
- Apply a light coat of gasoline to 2 new O-rings, and install them onto the fuel pressure regulator assembly.
- Install the fuel pressure regulator assembly to the fuel filter.
- Attach the 2 claws of the fuel filter and install the cap.
NOTE:- Make sure that the fuel main valve and fuel pressure regulator are not installed backward. If installed backward, the engine may stall.
- Make sure that the O-rings are not cut or pinched during installation.
- Attach the claws securely.
- INSTALL FUEL MAIN VALVE ASSEMBLY
- Apply a light coat of gasoline to 2 new O-rings, and install them onto the fuel main valve assembly.
- Install the fuel main valve assembly to the fuel filter.
NOTE:- Make sure that the fuel main valve and fuel pressure regulator assembly are not installed backward. If installed backward, the engine may stall.
- Make sure that the O-rings are not cut or pinched during installation.
- INSTALL FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL SUCTION SUPPORT (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL FUEL PUMP HARNESS (See REASSEMBLY )
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL JET PUMP (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL FUEL FILTER (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL FUEL SUCTION PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
- INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- INSTALL NO. 2 REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL NO. 3 ROOM PARTITION PAD (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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