Lift/jack up vehicle - AR00.60-P-1000RT

MODEL 251 

Fig 1: Lifting Vehicle

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	Lift/lower vehicle
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off on its own when jacked up. Risk of injury  caused by rotating parts when working on running engine or drive train.	Ensure that supports are in a safe condition. An authorized person must occupy the driver seat. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0008-01A
1	Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lift support points of the body	The vehicle must be driven onto a drive-on lifting platform in order to remove or install the underfloor paneling at the sides.
2	Adapt the support plates of the lifting platform support arms to match the height of the vehicle	Turn support plates until they contact the lift support points on the body. If the lifting platform support points are not positioned correctly at the lift support points provided on the vehicle for this purpose, damage may be caused to the vehicle longitudinal supports
3	Secure vehicle on lifting platform against falling over	Only when removing major assemblies (e.g. engine, front axle carriers, axles).	AR00.60-P-0100RT
		Lifting platform retainer	Figure
4	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift	e.g.: Two-post lift
5	Lower vehicle in reverse order
	Jack up/lower vehicle
6	Lift vehicle with inspection pit lift or floor jack	The plunger of the inspection pit lift or floor jack may only be applied to the front axle lift support point and rear axle lift support point, otherwise the axles, major assemblies or body may be damaged. e.g.: Pit lift e.g.: Trolley jack
7	Secure the vehicle against tilting and toppling.	Position jack stand under the body lift support points. e.g.: Support stand
8	Lower vehicle in reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Lift Safety Device (169 589 02 31 00)

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