Got my old pump torn appart in preparation for replacing the one that’s in my 07650 outlander now. Was cleaning things up and went to blow through the regulator and no go. Just wanted to confirm what I suspect.

Fuel pressure is regulated on the return side.

Regulator is not opened till the key is on hence no airflow going through.

Right??

Got the old pump off. Ended up breaking the nipple on the old pump and then pulling peices out. Cut about 5/16" off the corrugated fuel line as well and there looks to be enough yet to put it onto the new pump. Only concern is clamping it inplace. It is stretched a bit from going over the barbs on the old pump. Plan was to put the two hose clamps on the new pump nipple that came with the airtex pump and hope for the best.

Thanks

Ryan