Safety precautions

To prevent injuries to persons and/or damage to the fuel injection and ignition system, the following must be noted:

• Do not touch or disconnect ignition wiring when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed.
• The ignition must be switched off before connecting or disconnecting injection or ignition system wiring or tester cables.
• If the engine is to be turned at starter speed, without starting, e.g. when checking compressions, disconnect connector from output stage:

Fig 1: 4-Pin Connectors Disconnected From Output Stage For Ignition Coils

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• Disconnect all 4-pin connectors -2- from ignition coils -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Main Fuse Panel

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• Remove fuse 32

Observe following if test and measuring instruments are required during a test drive:

• Test and measuring instruments must be secured to rear seat and operated by a 2nd person from this location.
• If test and measuring instruments are operated from front passenger's seat and the vehicle is involved in an accident, there is a possibility that the person sitting in this seat may receive serious injuries when the airbag is triggered.