51 71 505 Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform

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Special tools required:

00 2 261
00 2 262

WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Observe the following directions and instructions when handling the special tool:

Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.
Impact screwdrivers may not be used!

IMPORTANT: Risk of corrosion!
Touch up paintwork damage.
Re-establish wax layer.

Remove vehicle jack fixture with a suitable tool from side frame.

Installation note:

Check fixture for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Jack Fixture

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NOTE: Following states can be selected on special tool 00 2 261.

Vehicle unsecured
Vehicle secured (after special tool is lashed to lifting platform arm)

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 00 2 261

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NOTE: The following procedure must always be carried out on the left and right sides.

Insert special tool 00 2 261 into opening in side frame with 3/8" extension and secure ratchet to body. To do so, turn lock through 90° up to stop.

WARNING: Danger to life!
Check stopping of special tool 00 2 261 on side frame, correct attachment if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 00 2 261

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Lash special tool 00 2 261 with tensioning strap 00 2 262 crosswise (as pictured) to lifting platform arm.

WARNING: Danger to life!
Carry out tensile and visual inspection of tensioning strap 00 2 262, correct position if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool 00 2 261 And Tensioning Strap 00 2 262

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