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Safety Precautions, Working On Fuel Supply System

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

Fuel system is under high pressure. Injury from fuel squirting out is possible.

-- Release the fuel system before opening the fuel system.

Procedure for reducing the fuel high pressure. Refer to HIGH FUEL PRESSURE, REDUCING .

Burn risk due to escaping fuel.

With the battery connected, the door contact switch activates the fuel pump when opening the driver door. Escaped fuel can ignite and lead to fire.

-- Before opening the fuel system interruption the power supply for the fuel pump.