| Safety precautions when working on fuel supply system |
Caution | Due to the enclosed spaces, observe the following during all assembly work, particularly in the engine compartment: |
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| Route lines of any kind and cables so that original routing can be restored. |
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| Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components. |
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| When removing and installing fuel gauge sender -G- or fuel pump (fuel delivery unit) from a full or partly full fuel tank, observe the following: |
WARNING | The fuel line is under pressure. |
| Risk of injury to eyes and skin from fuel. |
| Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid eye injuries and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully opening the connection point. |
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| Even before work commences, the extraction hose of an activated fume extraction system has to be placed in the vicinity of the assembly opening of the fuel tank to extract any escaping fumes. If no exhaust gas extraction system is available, a radial fan with a displacement greater than 15 m3/h can be used providing that motor is not in air flow. |
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| Prevent skin contact with fuel! Wear fuel-resistant gloves! |
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