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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on fuel supply system

Risk of injury from highly pressurised fuel — the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 fuel system must have its pressure released before opening, or fuel can spurt out.

Risk of injury due to highly-pressurised fuel.
The fuel system is under high pressure. Risk of injury due to fuel which may spurt out.
–  Release high pressure before opening the fuel system.
   
   
 
Procedure for releasing pressure in high pressure fuel system → Rep. gr.24.
   
Risk of fire due to escaping fuel
If the battery is connected, the door contact switch will activate the fuel pump when the door is opened. Escaping fuel may ignite and cause a fire.
–  Disconnect the fuel pump from the power supply before opening the fuel system.
   
   

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    Safety precautions when working on fuel supply system — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What fuel supply safety applies to the Golf Mk7?
    DANGER: fire risk from fuel vapour. No naked flames. Release high pressure before disconnecting lines. Wear PPE.
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