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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Before I change my fuel filter do I need to relieve the pressure in the fuel rail. Or do I need to do it only to release the air in the line after I'm done?
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Do it before you disconnect the fuel filter.
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Won't really matter. It will leak any pressure off at the fitting when you are taking it loose. Put a pan under it to keep it from running all over the ground.

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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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How a bout when I install the filter,do I need to bleed it out when I start the car to prime the system?
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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Remove old filter.

Install new filter.

Start engine.

Drive car.

It's that easy.

If the engine has been run recently, you can pull the gas cap to release pressure if you want.
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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Thank you very much guys.
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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yes, just remove your old one and put in a new one. a little gas will come out but not much.
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...lacement_1.htm

everything you need to know is in that link
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