How do you replace the fuel pressure regulator on a 1999 Chevy Tahoe?

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AnswerI helped my mechanic change one on my 1999 Tahoe and it was not easy. The best thing to do is go to Autozone and get a manual for the truck and follow the step by step instructions on getting to the fuel regulator. It took about 3-4 hours.

You almost have to remove the entire top half of the motor. The regulator is connected to the spider housing the fuel injectors right in front. It's a little small piece that's hard to get to. I am afraid this task is not that bad if you are mechanically inclined you can do this,yes there are a lot of plugs and sensors.and a fuel line to take off along with the plentum with a lot of little studs and braketts on the cover to remove ,but if you take your time (and take a couple pictures if it helps of before )and are agile enough to lean over the engine it's a prettty simple job ,just don't drop anything down in the open ports!!!,I am 50 years old and no mechanic,it took me a few hours for dissassembly taking my time looking at everything,and then changed out the whole spider with the upgraded injector system,there is nothing super critical about this ,and it does save you lots of money if you can do it I spent $230 for the ac delco kit and was quoted $900-$1000 to replace this spider injector part, if you know it's just the regulator ,once you have the cover off it's right there and comes of pretty easyly, Again be patient and look at everything ,all the plugs are easy to reconnect,in my case i have more time than money ,so i did this myself,and when i finished checking over everything including fuel leaks and had none,It cranked right up and idled right down and purred like a kitten, and now runs out like it used to do when it was new with no issues !!!