BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE [WLT-1, WLT-2]

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Warning

•  Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.

•  Fuel line spills and leads are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the following “Fuel Line Safety Procedures”.

•  A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before performing work on the fuel system, discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.

Fuel Line Safety Procedures

Note

•  Fuel in the fuel system is under high pressure when the engine is not running.

1.  Avoid fuel line spills and leaks by completing the following procedures.

(1)  Remove the fuel-filler cap and release the pressure in the fuel tank.

(2)  When disconnecting a fuel line hose, wrap a rag around it to protect against fuel leakage.

(3)  Plug the hose after removal.