Inspection And Verification
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WARNING:
- Wait at least 30 seconds after stopping the engine before commencing any repair to the high pressure fuel system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and arrange 'No Smoking'/'Fuel Fumes' signs around the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- Before working on the fuel system, ground the vehicle to earth and maintain the ground connection until the work is complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- Do not carry out any repairs to the fuel injection system with the engine running. The fuel pressure within the system can be as high as 2000 bar. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapours are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- Eye protection must be worn at all times when working on or near any fuel related components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- After making repairs, the fuel system must be checked visually for leaks. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- If fuel is taken internally, do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- If fuel contacts the eyes, flush the eyes with cold water or eyewash solution and seek medical attention. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling, as prolonged contact may cause irritation. Should irritation develop, seek medical attention. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
- Do not disconnect a fuel injector connector whilst the engine is running. The fuel injectors are operated by piezo elements controlled by an electrical signal, they can latch open if disconnected when the engine is running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
- Before disconnecting any part of the fuel system, it is imperative that all dust, dirt and debris is removed from around components to prevent ingress of foreign matter. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
- It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with fuel system components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or lines. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
- The fuel pipes between the injectors and the rail must be discarded after each use, and new pipes installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
- Make sure that the workshop area in which the vehicle is being worked on is as clean and dust-free as possible. Areas in which work on clutches, brakes or where welding or machining are carried out are not suitable in view of the risk of contamination to the fuel system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
- Make sure that any protective clothing worn is clean and made from lint-free non-flocking material. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
- Make sure that any protective gloves worn are new and are of the non-powdered latex type. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
- Make sure that clean, non-plated tools are used. Clean tools using a new brush that will not lose it's bristles and fresh cleaning fluid prior to starting work on the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
- Use a steel-topped work bench and cover it with clean, lint-free, non-flocking material. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
- Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not guarantee confirmation of a fault, and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being tested and/or the donor vehicle.
NOTE:
- If a control module or a component is suspect and the vehicle remains under manufacturer warranty, refer to the Warranty Policy and Procedures manual, or determine if any prior approval program is in operation, prior to the installation of a new module/component.
- When performing voltage or resistance tests, always use a digital multimeter accurate to three decimal places, and with an up-to-date calibration certificate. When testing resistance always take the resistance of the digital multimeter leads into account.
- Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests.
- Verify the customer concern
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity
VISUAL INSPECTION
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- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step
- If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart, alternatively check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index
- Check JLR claims submission system for open campaigns. Refer to the corresponding bulletins and SSMs which may be valid for the specific customer complaint and carry out the recommendations as required.