Relieving Fuel Pressure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Honda Prelude, 1993 Honda Civic del Sol, 1993 Honda Civic, and 1993 Honda Accord. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove negative battery cable. Loosen fuel tank filler cap. Place clean shop rag around fuel filter. Slowly loosen 6-mm bolt on top of fuel filter (one complete turn) to relieve system pressure. Always replace washer under 6-mm bolt after loosening.