Fuel System Safety Precautions: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Note the following when working on the fuel system:

WARNING:

There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under pressure.

Place rags around the connection before opening the system. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.

There is a risk of burns due to hot fuel.

The temperature of the fuel lines or fuel may reach 100 °C (212 °F) after stopping the engine. Let the fuel cool down before opening any line connections otherwise there is a danger of scalding.
Wear safety gloves
Wear protective eyewear.

Note the following when removing and installing fuel tank components which are completely or partially filled:

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. Drain 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.
Do not let fuel come in contact with bare skin. Wear fuel-resistant gloves.