Fuel Tank: Service Precautions

Precautionary Measures When Working On Fuel System

CAUTION: Danger of fire and injury.
- Danger of fire due to escaping fuel, e.g. on hot engine components or due to electrostatic charge.
- Danger of fire due to naked flame and flying sparks, e.g. during welding or grinding work.
- Secure the vehicle, e.g. with a warning sign -illustration below-.
- Wear protective gloves that are fuel-resistant.
- Wear a breathing mask with activated carbon filter; do not breathe in any fuel fumes.
- Ensure that there is adequate ventilation or extract all fuel fumes.
- Before opening the fuel lines or fuel hoses, reduce the fuel pressure.
- Collect emerging fuel, absorb it if necessary with a suitable binding material and dispose of fuel properly.
- Pay attention to cleanliness when working on the fuel system.







Secure vehicle with warning sign.