[s-cars] Fuel filter change?

[Steve Powers]

Mark -

> Make sure that you release the fuel pressure before unscrewing the fittings
> otherwise you may get a faceful of fuel.  You can relieve the pressure by
> pulling the fuel pump relay and running the car till it dies.  Also make
> sure that when you are unscrewing the fittings from the filter you are not
> simultaneously twisting the fuel line thereby breaking it off and having to
> route a new line.

I always worried about the pressure, especially after hearing all of
the admonishments on the various Audi lists about fuel spraying.

turn the car off. set your wrench on the fitting to be loosened. wrap
a shop rag around it and slowly loosen. the fuel sprays briefly into
the rag. no big deal...

Steve Powers