Safety Precautions When Working On Fuel Supply System
CAUTION:
There is a risk of injury due to the fuel being under pressure.
The fuel system is under pressure. Injuries are possible from fuel spraying out.
Before opening the fuel system:
-- Wear protective eyewear.
-- Wear safety gloves.
-- Reduce the pressure: place clean cloths around the connection point and carefully open the connection point.
CAUTION:
Risk of a fire due to leaking fuel.
When the battery is connected, the door contact switch activates the fuel pump when opening the driver door. Leaking fuel can ignite and start a fire.
-- Before opening the fuel system, interrupt the power supply to the fuel pump.
CAUTION:
There is a risk of destroying the fuel pump if it runs dry.
- Never let the fuel pump run >>dry<<.