motegicivic

96 civic EX

I know you need to pull a fuse ........which one, and is under dash or hood?

After you pull it let it run until dies right?

Also, to get the filter off the bracket, some say you need a 10mm deep socket, is a deep need or a reg socket and an extension will work?

HondaPartsHero

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/diy-96-00-honda-civic-tune-up-fuel-filter-2872418/

thenext

A socket with an extension will work. That filter can be a REAL knuckle buster without one.

jdmcx

i have never pulled a fuse I do it the same way in the link.

apexi_rsx

as posted above there is no need to pull a fuse just make sure the key is off or not in the ignition.

motegicivic

The reason to pull the fuse is to flush the system of fuel, when you crank it the car runs until the gas cuts off, so no spilling of gas when you remove the filter.

grumblemarc

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Flush? I thought it was just to relieve pressure. There is no need. Get a shop rag.

thenext

Doesn't hurt to take the gas cap off and it's a little less messy if you do it on an low tank.

grumblemarc

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All of this is in the link provided in post #2. What's the discussion for? Follow the damn directions. It even has pictures.

jdmcx

no need to "flush" system just follow the info in the link it has more info than the autozone manual.

Int3graz

yah I wasted like 87 cents of fuel that dumped out of my old filter..... not a big deal

turbodcxbro

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WTH does taking the gas cap off have to do with changin the filter?? Messy with a low tank??? what are you changing the filter on dude?

Int3graz

I think it lowers the fuel pressure so it doesn't drip out as much when you take the line off the filter.... but this thread should be closed anyways i'm done!

grumblemarc

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It's not your thread. Follow the instructions, look at the pretty pictures and you'll get your filter changed with the minimum of hassle.

Kista20

If you take the cap off it relieves all the pressure that is built up in the tank. I've never removed the fuse but you could try that and then start the car for extra measure... however at the very least I would at least remove the cap.

You will also want tube nut wrenches and you'll want to break loose the fuel lines before you start messing with the bracket. I don't remember if it's the top or bottom bolt but it will be a pain no matter what, I should know because it's always that same one. If the filter comes with two copper washers you wil need them for the top bolt but toss the smaller one in the can as it's not needed for the bottom one.

motegicivic

Correct you remove the cap to relieve pressure, I was just trying minimize gas spilling out, that is why I saw the tip about taking out the fuse and then running it till it stops.

grumblemarc

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Just get a rag to catch the spillage. It's not going to blast out like a fire hose.

turbodcxbro

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The fuel cap has nothing to do with the line pressure in a fuel system! It will merely release built up tank pressure/vapors, which is what a properly working evap system does. Fuel line pressure is controlled by your FPR and it is maintained by the one-way check valve in your fuel pump. Removing your gas cap will do nothing to prevent fuel from coming out of the lines when you take the filter off.

If you truly want to do a filter change and not lose ANY fuel then yes, removing the fuel pump fuse and running the car til it shuts off will drain your lines almost completely. But truthfully your only going to lose a small amount of gas as long as you let the car sit awhile before you crack the filter lose, they only hold pressure for like an hour..

Int3graz

I know it's not my thread I'm saying this is a pointless one! Uhh yah that's what I did actually unlike the OP... and I put my 2 cent's in and gave him help even though I should of just said READ THE FAQ on how to change fuel filter!!!!!!!!!

motegicivic

Not the point of the thread, there different ways to do things, I was merely asking which fuse it was, some people do not care if they make a mess, say changing a thermostat and not draining some coolant and letting go all over the trans to the ground etc.