how to deprussurise the fuel system (EG wheres the fuel filter fuse)

[ScarifieR]

hey

just wondering where this is or how to do it

as i been told taking off the pipes to the fuel filter while the car is pressurised is bad

thanks

[nismoman18]

i changed the fuel filter with the fuse in and its only bad cos the fuel sprays all over ur face! but other then that i dont think its a worry

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If the ignition is not switched on I cannot see how the system is pressurized. The fuel pump must be working to do this. When changing the fuel filter, I suggest disconnecting the battery just to be safe. It is also wise to do it when there is not much fuel in your tank.

Good luck

[ScarifieR]

well there is obviously a fuse or sumthin

in my old astra i disconnected the fuel pump wire and then it was fine

[nismoman18]

well you could do that man but next time im just gonna get a bucket under the hose or crimp them

[predator]

i wouldn't stress too much.. i jsut pulled the hoses off, a bit of petrol sprayed places (which i later cleaned).. and clamped it back up..

Ran the car for a minute or so just idling, and it repressurises itself basically.

[skyr33]

Find the fuse for the fuel pump and pull it out while the engine is running.The engine will consume the fuel within the system and eventually stall.Crank it over a few more times just in case.Thats all.

[ScarifieR]

yeah and where is that fuse!

[JimX]

Whenever I change the fuel filter I just let the car sit overnight. ie, get home Friday night, then change the filter next morning or afternoon. There's never any pressure in the line, I just put a towel underneath to catch the stuff that drips out.

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Exactly JimX. I should have said that I let it sit overnight, but I also do this because I don't want petrol spilling over a hot engine

[JimX]

Don't be too worried about a hot engine igniting the petrol, it's actually a lot harder to ignite than you think. Especially premium fuel.

I work on a cold (or moderately warm) engine for my own safety, I've had more than enough burns due to a hot engine to learn my lesson.