General Repair Information
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Fuel System
- Clean the work area and tools before working on the injection system.
- If the high pressure lines will not be replaced, mark them when removing. The high pressure lines may only be installed again on the same cylinder.
- Align the high pressure lines without tension. First tighten all connections hand-tight and then tighten them again to the tightening specification.
- Never bend the high pressure lines.
- It is permitted to use tools only for tightening and loosening the lines on the entire high pressure system. All other installation or removal procedures must be performed by hand without using any tools.
- All cable ties which are loosened or cut open when removing must be replaced in the same position when installing.
- Fuel hoses in the engine compartment may only be secured with spring clamps. The use of clamps or screw-type clamps is not permitted.
Exhaust System
CAUTION:
There is a risk of damaging the coupling
Improper handling can cause the coupling to become damaged or to leak.
-- Coupling must not be bent more than 10°.
-- Do not load the coupling on the cable.
Suspension, Wheels, Steering
CAUTION:
There is a risk of damaging the components.
If the assembly mount, steering gear or subframe crossbrace is incorrectly installed, then resting the vehicle on its wheels can damage components.
-- Never place the vehicle with loosened suspension components on its wheels.
-- Never support the vehicle with loosened suspension components on the subframe or subframe crossbrace.