Safety Precautions When Working On Fuel Supply System
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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.