Can anybody tell me how to release the fuel pressure to the fuel rails without starting the car?

Car is a TH Auto...

undo yur fuel cap ??

disconect the fuel pump then wind it over for 10 seconds

disconect the fuel pump then wind it over for 10 seconds
Just pulling the fuse would do this?

not sure it might cut injectors

i know in the first gens they tell u in the manual to disconnect the fuseble link under the dash and run it for 1 min to release the pressure but not sure if its the same for 3rd gens

i dont thing there is a fuse soley for the fuel pump

well thats what is says for the first gen and thats what i did when i changed my fuel pump, and it works cos i didnt even get a dribble of fuel go anywhere. ill scan the page if u want. but like i said im not sure about 3rd gens, just need somone with a th manual to let him know how to do it for sure.

its easy to unplug pump

unclip rear seat
undo the 4 screws on the cover

undo the plug

but its esayer to unclip the link.

put hand under dash and unplug pressto

I just ended up reassembling the intake and plenum, disconnecting the fuel pump relay under the centre console and turing it over a couple of times... I was hoping for a way to do it without the reassembly but ohh well.

Can anybody tell me how to release the fuel pressure to the fuel rails without starting the car?

Car is a TH Auto...

Hi Candarin

Lift up the console panel to gain access to the fuel pump relay
(it's on the right, behind the engine control relay)

With engine idling, dis-connect the wiring plug from the relay

When engine stalls, turn off the ignition switch and refit the plug.

You can release any remaining pressure by momentarily removing an injector from it's "o" ring
in the fuel rail

Cheers, Barry

I know you sorted it out already, but for anyone in the future trying this:

Haynes Guide:

1: Remove Fuel Cap

2: Disconnect Fuel Pump Power supply electrical connector at fuel pump

3: Start engine and wait for it to stall, then turn off ignition.

As a safety measure, disconnect the negative battery terminal immediately after removing pressure from the system.

Hi Candarin

Lift up the console panel to gain access to the fuel pump relay
(it's on the right, behind the engine control relay)

With engine idling, dis-connect the wiring plug from the relay

When engine stalls, turn off the ignition switch and refit the plug.

You can release any remaining pressure by momentarily removing an injector from it's "o" ring
in the fuel rail

Cheers, Barry

Least somebody here knows whats going on..:D

on the 3rd gen sedan, if u look at the near side rear wheel, behind it on the corner of the fuel tank, u will see a black plug, undo that plug, and that'll stop the pump from working! on the wagon, just get behind it.. get underneath and undo the plug at the back of the tank!
or, if u dont even want to do any bending over.. just undo the two 10mm sized bolts at the fuel rail, wrap a rag around the area, and pull the fuel line off.. sure some fuel might spill, tiny amount, but at least the pressure has released!