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| For reasons of safety, remove fuse No. 41 from fuse holder before opening the fuel system as the fuel pump can be activated by the driver's door contact switch. |
WARNING Fuel supply pipes are under pressure Before removing fuel hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully removing the hose. |
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When removing or installing the fuel level sender or fuel pump (fuel delivery unit) from a full or partly full fuel tank the following must be observed: |
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| Before commencing work, switch the exhaust extraction system on and place an extraction hose close to the sender opening in the fuel tank to extract escaping fuel fumes. |
If no exhaust extraction system is available, a radial fan (as long as motor is not in air flow) with a displacement greater than 15 m3/h can be used. |
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| Avoid skin contact with fuel, wear fuel-resistant gloves! |
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