How do I release pressure in a fuel filter before removing it in a 1993 honda civic dx?

 

Just plug your eyes, turn your face away from the filter, and unbolt That's how I know to do it. You can keep a rag around it as you're unbolting to keep fuel from spraying too much.

EDIT: I'm sure there's a better way though, if you don't feel comfortable doing what I said then wait for an expert

 

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Remove the gas cap and loosen the service bolt at the filter.

 

how about removing the fuse for the fuel pump and cranking the engine over to releive the pressure?

 

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Remove the gas cap and loosen the service bolt at the filter. </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

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That wont do anything, it disables the injectors too. You could unplug the fuel pump, but why bother?

 

I have a fuel gauge on my fuel line. It would drop to zero after 5-10 minutes. Just wait a little bit and use papper towel for any drips. And yeah remove the gas cap.