Check all visible parts for signs of leaks and damage - AP00.20-P-0053V

MODEL 171 

Fig 1: Checking Parts For Signs Of Leaks And Damage

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	Check
	Risk of death  cased by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	-
	If fluid traces (e.g. oil) are found in the engine compartment or the lower engine compartment paneling, determine cause and remedy against separate calculation
1	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position
	Opening engine hood, moving to upright position and closing		AR88.40-P-1000V
2	Check for leaks and condition	Motor  Cooling system  Fuel system  Power steering pump  Brake system
3	Check lines and hoses for leaks and condition, pay attention to chafing points and routing	Motor  Cooling system  Heater and air conditioning system  Fuel system  Exhaust system  Power steering  Brake system
4	Raise vehicle with lifting platform
	Lift/jack up vehicle		AR00.60-P-1000V
	Remove
5	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling
	Detach/attach lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105V
	Check
6	Check for leaks and condition	Motor  Radiator  Automatic transmission  Manual transmission  Rear axle  suspension elements  Rubber boots on rear axle shafts
7	Check lines and hoses for leaks and condition, pay attention to chafing points and routing	Cooling system  Fuel system  Exhaust system  Clutch operation  Automatic transmission  Power steering  Brake system
	Install
8	Install lower engine compartment paneling	Install lower engine compartment paneling after all maintenance operations have been completed.
	Detach/attach lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105V
9	Lower vehicle
	Lift/jack up vehicle		AR00.60-P-1000V
10	Close engine hood
	Opening engine hood, moving to upright position and closing		AR88.40-P-1000V