There isn't too much pressure. You can just remove the line slow if you like and a little fuel will leak out. Another option is to remove the fuel pump fuse/or relay and try to start the car. It may start but soon will stop. There should be no pressure in the line then.
There is no user serviceable filter in 2004 to 2007 Chevy Malibu Maxx.
Where is the oil filter in a 2004 Chevy Malibu
Drop the tranny pan and change the tranny filter at 50,000 miles.
The fuel filter is located on the driver's side frame just forward of the gas tank. It requires a special tool to release the fuel line from the filter.
Right above the oil filter.
Remove the fuel fill cap that should take fuel pressure off and it would be safe to release the filter and change it!
Its right above the oil filter. Its easier to remove the oil filter to get to it.
Where is the oil filter on a GM 2.2 (2004 Chevy Malibu classic) and how do you change it?
Relieve the fuel pressure at the fuel rail. The fuel filter is located under the car on the driver's side frame just forward of the gas tank. You will need a special tool to remove the quick disconnects at the filter.
First you have to release the fuel pressure at the fuel rail by depressing the schrader valve. Jack up the car and put stands under it for support. Then unscrew the fuel lines from the filter and install the new filter.
take the gas cap off
On the front of the engine above the oil filter.