Fuel System
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WARNING:
The fuel system is under pressure!
- Always wear protective eyewear and protective clothing to prevent injuries and fuel from coming in contact with your skin.
- Before loosening line connections, place cloths around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully pulling off the line.
For safety reasons, interrupt the current to the fuel pump before opening the fuel system. Otherwise, the fuel pump will activate when the drivers door opens or when the ignition is turned on. Interrupt the power supply in one of the following ways:
- Disconnecting the battery
or
- Removing the fuel pump fuse.
or
- Disconnecting the connector from the fuel delivery unit flange.
CAUTION:
When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:
- Route lines of all types (for example, fuel, hydraulic, Evaporative Emission (EVAP), coolant, refrigerant, brake fluid and vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.
- To prevent damage to the lines, make sure there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.