Lifting Vehicle With Frame-Contact Lift

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Frame-Contact Lift At Front Of Vehicle

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Important

The front lift pads must not contact the rocker panels, the front fenders, the floor pan, or the stone guard moldings.

When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, place the front lift pads at the front longitudinal frame rails. This area may also be identified on the vehicle with an equilateral triangle.

Fig 2: Frame-Contact Lift At Rear Of Vehicle

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Important

The rear lift pads must not contact the rocker panels, the rear fenders, the floor pan, or the stone guard moldings.

When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, place the rear lift pads at the lift bracket. This area may also be identified on the vehicle with an equilateral triangle.