On-Vehicle Service Precautions
WARNING: Before attempting service of any type on fuel system, following cautions should be always observed.
- Disconnect negative cable at battery.
- DO NOT smoke, and place "NO SMOKING" signs near work area.
- Be sure to have C02 fire extinguisher handy.
- Be sure to perform work in a well-ventilated area and away from any open flames (such as gas hot heater).
- Wear safety glasses.
- To relieve fuel vapor pressure in fuel tank, remove fuel filler cap from fuel filler neck and then reinstall it.
- As fuel feed line is still under high fuel pressure even after engine was stopped, loosening or disconnecting fuel feed line directly may cause dangerous spout of fuel to occur where loosened or disconnected. Before loosening or disconnecting fuel feed line, make sure to relieve fuel pressure according toFuel Pressure Release
- A small amount of fuel may be released after the fuel line is disconnected. In order to reduce the chance of personal injury, cover the fitting to be disconnected with a shop cloth. Be sure to put that cloth in an approved container when disconnection is completed.
- Note that fuel hose connection varies with each type of pipe. Be sure to connect and clamp each hose correctly referring to the following.