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Procedure before opening high-pressure section of injection system > < Safety precautions
Working on the fuel system
Working on the fuel system
When working on the fuel system, take note of the following:
  WARNING
Injury risk! Fuel is subjected to very high pressure!
t  The fuel pressure in the high-pressure section of the injection system must be reduced to a residual pressure prior to opening the system.
t  Wrap a clean cloth around the connection and carefully loosen the connection to allow the residual pressure to dissipate.
–  Procedure before opening the high pressure injection system. → Chapter.
Observe the following to prevent injuries to persons and damage to the injection and ignition system:
t  Always switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electrical wiring for the injection or ignition system or tester cables.
t  Always switch off ignition before washing engine.
t  Faults will be stored in the engine control unit if electrical connectors have been unplugged and the engine started: Generate readiness code → Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051.
  Caution
Risk of severe damage to the electronic components when disconnecting the battery.
t  Follow the adapted methods before disconnecting the battery.
t  Always switch off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.
–  Disconnect battery → Rep. gr.27.
   

Procedure before opening high-pressure section of injection system > < Safety precautions