Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual page 14

Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤
1.8/132 kW TSI; 2.0/162 kW TSI engines - Edition 01.2015
♦ When the system is open: Do not work with compressed air.
Do not move vehicle.
♦ Ensure that no fuel runs onto the fuel hoses. If happens, clean
the hoses immediately.
♦ Protect electrical plug connections from dirt and moisture and
only connect them when dry.
1.2.7 Safety precautions when working on the
injection system
WARNING
The fuel system is under pressure! Place a clean cleaning cloth
around the connection point before detaching hose connec‐
tions. Reduce pressure by carefully removing the hose.
The safety measures for the pressure reduction in the high
pressure system must be observed
Observe the following points to prevent injury to persons and/or
damage to the injection and ignition system:
♦ Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is
running or being turned at starter speed.
♦ Ignition must be switched off before disconnecting and re-
connecting the cables of the fuel injection and the ignition
system as well as of the test equipment.
♦ If the engine must be operated at start speed without it starting,
as for example, when checking the compression pressure, re‐
move the fuse for the voltage supply of the injection valves and
the ignition coils from the fuse holder ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
Note the following if testers and measuring instruments have to
be used during a road test:
♦ Always secure the test and measuring devices on the rear seat
and have a second person operate them there.
♦ If the test and measuring devices are operated from the pas‐
senger seat, the passenger could be injured by the release of
the passenger airbag in the event of an accident.
1.2.8 Safety precautions when working on ig‐
nition system
WARNING
Observe the following points to prevent injury to persons and/
or damage to the injection and ignition system:
Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is
running or being turned at starter speed.
Only disconnect/connect the lines to the injection and ignition
system and measuring device lines with the ignition off.
The fuel delivery unit is activated when the ignition is switched
on and by the door contact switch of the driver door. Therefore,
if the battery power hasn't been disconnected, for safety rea‐
sons the plug of the fuel delivery unit must be disconnected, or
the fuel pump fuse must be removed before opening the fuel
system.
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