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Safety precautions

CAUTION:

Observe the following for all installations, especially in engine compartment due to lack of room:

  • Route lines of all types (e.g. for fuel, hydraulic, EVAP canister system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.
  • Watch for sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

To reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the fuel injection and ignition system, always observe the following:

Fig 1: Identifying Main Fuse Panel
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NOTE: By removing fuse 32, voltage supply to the fuel injectors is interrupted.
NOTE: Before disconnecting harness connectors, mark allocation to component.

If test and measuring equipment is required during road test, note the following:

If test and measuring equipment is operated from the passenger seat, the person seated there could be injured in the event of an accident involving deployment of the passenger-side airbag.