Safety Precautions

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Note The Following When Working On The Fuel System:

WARNING:

Risk of injury due to fuel under extremely high pressure on vehicles with FSI engine.

Before opening high pressure area of the fuel injection system, fuel pressure must be relieved to residual pressure.
To reduce remaining residual pressure, lay a clean cloth around the connector and carefully loosen connector.

-- For Procedures Before Opening High Pressure Fuel Injection System, Refer To BEFORE OPENING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM [FOR ENGINE(S) CALA] / BEFORE OPENING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM [FOR ENGINE(S) CAUA] .

Carry Out The Following Measures Before Starting Work On The Fuel Supply:

WARNING:

Risk Of Explosion Due To Cell Phones. Keep Cell Phones Out Of Reach In The Work Space Area.

CAUTION:

Risk Of Destroying Electrical Components.

Observe Measures When Disconnecting Battery.
Only Disconnect Battery With Ignition Switched Off.

Disconnect Battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
Open Fuel Filler Door Briefly And Then Close Again.

If It Is Necessary To Use Testing And Measuring Devices On Road Tests, Observe The Following:

WARNING:

Distraction And Improperly Secured Test Equipment Can Lead To Accidents.

Risk Of Passenger Airbag Deploying In An Accident.

Operating Testing And Measuring Equipment While Driving Creates A Distraction.
There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury Due To Unsecured Testing And Measuring Equipment.

Always Secure Testers On The Rear Seat With A Strap And Have A Second Person Available To Operate Them.

Note The Following When Removing And Installing Components From A Filled Or Partially Filled Fuel Tank:

The Fuel Tank May Only Be Partially Full. How Much Fuel Can Remain In The Fuel Tank May Be Read In The Respective Work Description. Empty The Fuel Tank, If Necessary. Refer To FUEL TANK DRAINING .
Before Starting Work, Switch On Exhaust Extraction System And Place An Extraction Hose Close To The Installation Opening Of Fuel Tank To Extract Escaping Fuel Fumes. If No Exhaust Extraction System Is Available, A Radial Fan (As Long As Motor Is Not In Air Flow) With A Displacement Greater Than 15 m³ /h Can Be Used.
Prevent Fuel From Contacting Skin! Wear Fuel-Resistant Gloves!

Note The Following When Removing And Installing The Fuel Tank:

Fuel Tank Must Be Empty For Weight Reasons. Empty The Fuel Tank. Refer To FUEL TANK DRAINING .