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Preparing the special tool

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping. 
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported. 
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
  • Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
  • Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.
WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly. 
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly. 
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
  • Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

Preliminary work 

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
In a profile rail pair, two profile rails are connected to one another by gearing.
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