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1997 Chevrolet 1500 Truck Fuel Leak

I have a 1997 Chevy Truck with a 5.7 L engine and it is leaking fuel. It appears to be leaking from around the fuel pressure regulator. Could you tell me how to replace it myself?

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  1. Fuel Pressure Regulator
    Removal & Installation
    4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 7.4L
    To Remove:

    Disconnect battery negative cable.
    Relieve fuel system pressure.
    Remove upper manifold assembly.

    Fuel Pressure Regulator

    Disassemble fuel pressure regulator snap ring retainer.
    Remove regulator assembly and O-ring seals.
    Discard O-ring seals.
    To Install:

    Lubricate NEW O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
    Install backup O-ring, large O-ring, filter and small O-ring.
    Assemble regulator with vacuum tube pointed down into snap ring retainer.
    Install upper manifold assembly.
    Connect battery negative cable.

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