Fuel Supply

Safety Precautions

CAUTION!
• The fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the system, place rags around the connection area. Then release the pressure by carefully loosening the connection.

• The engine section of the fuel system, after the high pressure pump, is under extremely high pressure! When working on the engine or the fuel injection system, the pressure must be relieved to residual pressure before opening the high pressure components.

• Place sources of flame, e.g. cigarette lighters, as well as those sources of others in the area, out of reach. These can ignite fuel vapors.

• The use of nails, paper clips, or another unauthorized materials to back-probe electrical harness connectors is strictly prohibited and may cause damage to the electrical harness connectors, terminal ends or damage to a component. Use only the manufacturers test lead kit or an equivalent aftermarket test lead kit for back-probing all electrical harness connectors.

Perform the following steps before beginning work on the fuel supply system:

• Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition switched off.

• Open the fuel filler flap briefly and then close again.

When removing and installing components from full or partially full fuel tanks, observe the following:

• The fuel tank must only be partially full. How much fuel can remain in the fuel tank may be read in the respective work description. Empty the fuel tank if necessary.

• Before starting work, switch on the exhaust extraction system and place an extraction hose close to the installation opening of the fuel tank to extract escaping 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 the skin! Wear fuel-resistant gloves!

Observe the following when removing and installing the fuel tank:

• Empty the fuel tank for weight reasons.