Hey guys:

Going to re and re my fuel filter tonight. The guy at the dealership said I can release the fuel pressure by removing the cap and pulling the fuel pump fuse and turning the ignition to on. Is that good enough? I have heard about this schreader value but hear it is difficult to find.

Asim

 

Take the cap off and let the car sit for awhile before you start.

 

If you have a healthy fuel system, it will hold pressure in the supply line for quite a while. Depressing the core of the Schrader valve (in addition to removing the gas cap) will eliminate any residual pressure. Hold a rag over it, and do it when the engine is cold. The Schrader valve is right behind the passenger side fuel rail. As usual, Shoebox has the "visual aids":

http://shbox.com/1/fp_reg.jpg

 

Ok, Shreader valve. turns, pops off, etc?

 

I also have a step by step procedure. The scrader valve has a little threaded cap on it (it's like a tire valve).

 

Just push in the middle, like letting the air out of a tire. Have a rag or two over the valve so gas dont spary in your eyes.

 

You guys are great.

Thanks, saved me a bunch of times.

Shoebox, your site is of particular helpfull.

Asim