| Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system |
Warning | Fuel supply pipes are under pressure! Before removing from hose connection wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection. |
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| When removing and installing the fuel gauge 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 on exhaust extraction system 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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| Prevent skin contact with fuel! wear fuel-resistant gloves! |
| Observe following if test and measuring instruments are required during a test drive: |
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| Test and measuring instruments must be secured to rear seat and operated by a 2nd person from this location. |
| If test and measuring instruments are operated from front passenger's seat and the vehicle is involved in an accident, there is a possibility that the person sitting in this seat may receive serious injuries when the airbag is triggered. |
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