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Old 04-01-2007, 10:40 AM
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About to change the fuel filter. How do I depressurize this thing so I dont wear some high octane?
Old 04-01-2007, 11:15 AM
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Let it sit over night. It will naturally depressurize overnight.

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Take off your driver side engine cover. At the front end of the fuel rail there is a shrater (sp) valve, like on your tires. Remove cap, set a large rag there (to catch gas), depress valve. Gas will squirt out.

Still watch your eyes, as some gas will drain when replacing filter. Also push fuel filter together, use tool, and then pull apart. You can release using fingers also.
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i pulled the fuel pump fuse while the car is running..... system will be depressurized in about 2 seconds.
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Originally Posted by GreyGT-C
i pulled the fuel pump fuse while the car is running..... system will be depressurized in about 2 seconds.
Very creative !
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
Take off your driver side engine cover. At the front end of the fuel rail there is a shrater (sp) valve, like on your tires. Remove cap, set a large rag there (to catch gas), depress valve. Gas will squirt out.

Still watch your eyes, as some gas will drain when replacing filter. Also push fuel filter together, use tool, and then pull apart. You can release using fingers also.


That is what I'd do.

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