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Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift: Raise

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, use appropriate equipment while performing this operation.
WARNING: Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
WARNING: Failure to follow the critical steps and checks of this procedure can lead to serious injury or death.
CAUTION: This procedure lifts the vehicle for service operations other than HV battery replacement. When replacing the HV battery, follow lifting instructions within that procedure.
  1. Disconnect the charging cable from the vehicle.
    WARNING: Do not attach the charging cable to the charge port while the vehicle is on the lift.
    CAUTION: Perform a visual check of the lift according to the equipment operator's manual before using the lift.
  2. Move the lifting arms fully outward.
  3. Position the vehicle centrally between the lift posts, and that the steering wheel is in line with the lift posts.
  4. Position the front and rear lifting arm pads under the vehicle lift points on the HV battery as shown.
    WARNING: This procedure lifts the vehicle for service operations other than HV battery replacement. When replacing the HV battery, follow lifting instructions within that procedure.
    Fig 1: 2-Post Lift - Vehicle Lift Points - Component Location - Model 3
    G14738721Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Adjust the lifting arm pads to the optimum height.
  6. Make sure that the hood, liftgate, and all doors are closed, unless necessary for the work to be performed.
  7. Check that the arms are correctly located, and make sure that no part of the vehicle is in danger of contacting the ceiling, tool boxes, or other items in the service area when the vehicle is raised.
  8. Raise the vehicle slightly, and check the following:
    • Make sure all 4 pads are in the correct position.
    • Check the balance of the vehicle.
    • Make sure that the four arms are properly locked and cannot rotate.
    CAUTION: If the procedure requires the hood, liftgate, or doors to be open while the vehicle is raised, closely watch their position as the vehicle is being raised to avoid contact with the lift mechanism, ceiling, or objects hanging from the ceiling.
  9. Raise the vehicle to the necessary service height, and then lower the lift until the safety locks are properly engaged.
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