Rules For Cleanliness - Skoda Octavia Workshop Manual

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Fuel Supply System
Safety precautions when carrying
out work on fuel supply system
Important!
Fuel system is pressurised! Place cleaning rags
around the connection point before opening the
system. Then, release pressure by carefully
loosening the connection point.
Pay attention to the following points when re-
moving and installing the fuel gauge sender or
the fuel pump (fuel delivery unit) from the fuel
tank:
♦ Fuel tank should be not more than
♦ The extraction hose of an exhaust extraction
system should be placed close to the
assembly opening of the fuel tank and the
extraction system switched on before
commencing work in order to extract the fuel
vapours which are released.
If no exhaust extraction system is available,
it is possible to use a radial fan with a delivery
volume of more than 15 m
positioned in the air flow).
♦ Avoid skin contact with fuel! Wear fuel-
resistant gloves!

Rules for cleanliness

Pay careful attention to the following „5 rules"
for cleanliness when carrying out work on the
fuel supply/fuel injection system:
♦ Thoroughly clean connection points and the
surrounding area before disconnecting.
♦ Place removed parts down on a clean
surface and cover over. Do not use fluffing
cloths!
♦ Carefully cover over or seal opened com-
ponents if repairs are not carried out imme-
diately.
♦ Install only clean parts:
Do not remove replacement parts from their
wrapping until just before installing.
Do not use parts which have been stored
unwrapped (e.g. in tool boxes etc.).
♦ If the system is open:
Avoid working with compressed air, if
possible.
Avoid moving the vehicle, if possible.
OCTAVIA
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Edition 08.96
S00.5104.50.20