Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/ rear-end door or sliding roof. - AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
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When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.
Risk of injury
When working on hoods, doors, trunk lids/tailgates and sliding roofs and on their connecting mechanisms, serious injuries can occur due to cutting, jamming or pinching of body parts like fingers and hands.
Safety instructions/precautions
- Be careful when working in hazardous areas.
- When moving components, secure the movement area of the mechanism to prevent interference.
- Use special tool or other means to ensure safe distance to dangerous areas.
- Wear protective gloves