Fuel System

Fuel System

The fuel system is under pressure!

• Always wear protective eyewear and protective clothing to prevent injuries and fuel from coming in contact with your skin.

• Before loosening line connections, place a cloth around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully disconnecting the line.

For safety reasons, interrupt the current supply to the fuel pump before opening the fuel system. Otherwise, the fuel pump will activate when the drivers door opens or when the ignition switch is turned on. Interrupt the current supply in one of the following ways:

• Battery, disconnecting

or

• Removing the fuel pump (G6) fuse.

or

• Disconnecting the connector on the fuel delivery unit flange.

Always observe the following when removing and installing the fuel level sensor or the fuel pump from a full or partially filled fuel tank.

• Before starting work, turn the exhaust extraction system on and place an extraction hose close to the fuel tank opening in order to extract the fuel fumes. If no exhaust extraction system is available, a radial fan (as long as motor is not in air flow) with a displacement greater than 15 m3/h can be used.

• Prevent fuel from contacting skin! Wear fuel resistant gloves!

Note the following whenever working inside the engine compartment due to limited space:

• Route all lines and wires in their original locations.

• Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.