Raising Vehicle With Hoist And Floor Jack
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen GLI, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2008 Volkswagen GLI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Before driving the vehicle onto a workshop hoist, make sure there is enough clearance between any low-lying vehicle components and the hoist.
- Before driving a vehicle onto a lifting platform it must be ensured that the vehicle weight does not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the platform.
- Vehicle may only be lifted at points indicated in illustration in order to avoid damaging vehicle floor pan and to prevent vehicle from tipping.
- Never start engine and engage a gear with vehicle lifted so long as even one wheel has contact with the floor! There is a risk of an accident if this is not observed!
- If work is to be performed under vehicle it must be supported by suitable stands.
Hoist and Floor Jack Lifting Points
Front:
-- Place support plate, in area of side member marking -arrow A-, on vertical stiffener of floor plate -arrow B-.
WARNING:
Make sure that side member stiffener contacts support plate of lifting platform at center.
Rear:
-- Place support plate, in area of side member marking -arrow A-, on vertical stiffener of floor plate -arrow B-.
WARNING:
Make sure that side member stiffener contacts support plate of lifting platform at center.