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    Does the fuel relay need to be disconnected , engine run & fuel cap removed or can the fuel filter be removed with out going through this process ? Now I would not attempt this (risk of petrol in face) but it would settle a small bet with a mate. Cheers- Ronno

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    Pull pump relay, run engine until stall, keep turning over for a few more seconds, done.

    I've copped pressurised fuel to the eyes before and it sure didn't tickle.
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    Be aware that even after de-pressurising some fuel will still pour out, so keep your face away.
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    With the referance guide missing -which one is the fuel relay? Cheers- Ronno

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ronno View Post
    With the referance guide missing -which one is the fuel relay? Cheers- Ronno


    Left green stripe one I believe.
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    Bunch of pussies.....Jack right rear up, remove wheel, unclip old filter with a container underneath to catch the fuel that will run out, fit new filter the right way round, replace wheel, lower car. Happy motoring. 20 minute job at the very most. There is no need to go through all that crap of depressurising the fuel system....

    Removing the wheel makes it easier to get to the filter and avoiding laying under the car having fuel run all over you.
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    run it out of fuel by pulling the relay first man.


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