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Old 07-01-2013
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How do I relieve fuel pressure
Want to change the fuel filter. How do I release the pressure in the system?
 
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Forgot to mention, it's a 2002 3.0
 
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Shouldnt make a difference on size, should have a fuel pump fuse --- pull fuse, run engine till it dies (3-4 seconds?) done !~!
 
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Why ?
 
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Is there a easier way to get ride of fuel pressure ???
 
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How is it hard to pull a fuse?
 
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Wanted to know "WHY?" Maybe he has a better way !!??
 
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Find the shrader valve on the fuel rail, cover it with a rag and push it in with a screwdriver. There usually isn't much fuel loss.
 
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where is this fuse? I have a 2002 3.0L also.
 
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