Supporting Engine On The Body (Engine Safety Device)

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WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down

Risk of squashing or crushing
- Se cure components to prevent them from falling down.

Information

A unit lift, such as > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack or > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack with > VAS 6867 - Mounting Plate , can also be used to support the raised vehicle while you are working.

Fit supports on the two front longitudinal members. The left side > Support on left longitudinal member is shown. The hooks must be positioned over the sheetmetal seam and the side sheetmetal holder must enclose the longitudinal member.

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Support on left longitudinal member

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Support on longitudinal member and right spring strut dome

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Support on longitudinal member and left spring strut dome
Connect supports to brackets on both sides. The bracket must be horizontal (adjust by turning the supports) > Bracket on right support > Bracket on left support . Check using a spirit level if necessary.

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Bracket on right support

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Bracket on left support
Fit cross member for support bracket. > Fitting cross member

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Fitting cross member
Straighten the support bracket and tighten screws by hand. Tighten wing screws by hand and hexagon-head bolts using a ring wrench.
Engage lifting tackle and fit both hooks into the engine carrier eyebolts. > Lifting tackle

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Lifting tackle
Tension the engine by aligning the hooks and tightening the spindles at the same time. > Lifting tackle