Vehicle Damage Warnings

Rules of Cleanliness

CAUTION: When working on the fuel supply/injection system. carefully observe the following rules:
1- thoroughly clean connection and surrounding areas before loosening connection
2- after removing components, place in clean area and cover with foil or paper. avoid using rags
3- components which have been opened or disassembled must be carefully covered or sealed if repair cannot be carried out immediately
4- install clean parts only
- remove replacement parts from package just before installing
- do NOT use spare parts that were stored loose or unpackaged (e.g. in tool boxes, etc.)
5- when fuel system is open:
- avoid using compressed air whenever possible
- avoid moving the vehicle whenever possible

Safety measures

WARNING: Fire Hazard! Do not smoke or have anything in area that can ignite fuel.


CAUTION: Observe the following precautions to prevent persona injury as well as possible damage to sensitive electrical components.
- switch OFF the ignition before connecting or disconnecting components or test equipment
- connect and disconnect battery ONLY with ignition switched OFF otherwise the control unit could be damaged
- if the engine must be cranked but not started (for compression testing etc.) disconnect Hall sender harness connector at ignition distributor


NOTE: A variety of electrical connectors are used on- this vehicle, ALWAYS use the VW 1594 adaptor kit to connect test instruments to these connectors.


CAUTION: Before disconnecting a customers battery; ALWAYS ask for the radio code (if equipped with an anti-theft radio).