How do I depressurize the fuel line?

90 Buick Century
3.3L V6
80k

3/31/2009 12:48:32 PM

unplug the fuse that powers the fuel pump and crank it a few times.

unscrew the bolt to the fuel line with a catch can.

3/31/2009 12:54:47 PM

^ yep. That's the easiest way

3/31/2009 1:33:52 PM

or, find the shraeder valve and depress it.

3/31/2009 1:39:55 PM

Just get your girlfriend to pull the hose.

3/31/2009 2:03:04 PM

then strike a match and throw it on her.

3/31/2009 2:12:01 PM

Quote :

"unplug the fuse that powers the fuel pump and crank it a few times. "

That was my plan. I don't know which fuse that is. Owner's manuel does not say. I checked the fuse box and that was no help either.

3/31/2009 2:25:55 PM

then do what bbr said

3/31/2009 2:30:42 PM

and if you're worried about collecting the fuel that comes out, cut the hose/fitting off of a fix a flat can and screw it on. stick that in your container of choice. profit.

pulling the fuel pump relay would work the same as pulling the fuse if you see that listed in your manual. there's a lot less relays than fuses. be advised, it's unlikely to just say "fuel pump". it'll probably be abbreviated as "fuel" or "fp" or something. iirc, the relays on those cars is on the passenger side mounted on the fender.

[Edited on March 31, 2009 at 3:46 PM. Reason : relay location i think...]

[Edited on March 31, 2009 at 3:47 PM. Reason : engine compartment if that wasn't understood]

3/31/2009 3:40:47 PM

remove the gas cap

3/31/2009 4:43:13 PM

hacksaw works good too

4/4/2009 6:18:54 PM