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Originally Posted by Spuds
If you disconnect the fuel lines before removing the pump assembly from the tank, the fuel will run up the narrow pipes connected to the pump assembly. I don't think you can remove the pump assembly before removing the fuel lines, but I could be mistaken.
Also, I'm pretty sure I saw this happen before, but I could be mistaken as to the physical cause if it.
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You can purge the lines by disconnecting the fuel pump relay and turning the car over. If you don't then the line will be pressurized, so yes, when you pop off the lines you will spray fuel. A terrycloth towel around the connector should limit spray, but purging the line should limit the volume of fuel leakage to something fairly minimal.