Fuel Pump: Service Precautions

Safety precautions





^ For safety reasons, fuses -13- and -14- (arrows) must be removed from the fuse holder before the fuel system is opened because the fuel pump can be activated by a door contact switch in the driver's door.
^ Fuses 13 and 14 are located on fuse holder of electronics box, in plenum chamber on left.

WARNING! Fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the system place a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.

To prevent injuries to persons and/or damage to the fuel injection and ignition system, note the following:
^ Do not touch or disconnect ignition wiring when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed.
^ The ignition must be switched off before connecting or disconnecting injection or ignition system wiring or tester cables.

Observe the following if test and measuring instruments are required during a test drive-
^ Test and measuring instruments must be secured to the 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.
^ If the engine is to be turned at starter speed, without starting:

- Disconnect connectors from ignition coils 1... 8.





- Assembly tool T10118 can be used to release locking mechanism.
- Apply assembly tool T10118 to locking mechanism button (arrow) and carefully pull connector off.