Warning! Remember that gasoline is a highly flammable liquid! Observe all applicable fire safety precautions when working on power system components. Do not smoke! Do not approach the place of work with an open flame or carrying an unprotected lampshade! Do not service the system in rooms equipped with natural gas-fired heaters equipped with a pilot flame (such as water heaters and clothes dryers). Do not forget that gasoline is classified as a carcinogen, i.e., substances that contribute to the development of cancer! Try to avoid getting fuel on open areas of the body, use rubber protective gloves, in case of accidental unexpected contact with fuel, thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and soap. Clean up spilled fuel immediately and do not store fuel-soaked rags near open flames. Remember that the fuel injection system of models equipped with fuel injection is constantly under pressure. Relieve any residual pressure in the system before attempting to disconnect fuel lines. Wear safety goggles when servicing power system components. Keep a class B fire extinguisher handy at all times!
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse from the mounting block located in the passenger compartment (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment).
2. Start the engine and wait for it to stop spontaneously. To ensure complete discharge, turn the engine a few more times with the starter. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!
3. When you have finished servicing the power system, replace the fuse and connect the negative cable to the battery.
4. When disconnecting the fittings, wrap them with paper towels to collect spilled fuel.