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G ENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL FITTING INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS AGAINST DAMAGE Always fit covers to protect wings before commencing work in engine compartment. 2. Cover seats and carpets, wear clean overalls and wash hands or wear gloves before working inside car. 3. Avoid spilling hydraulic fluid or battery acid on paint work. Wash off with water immediately if this 4. Always use a recommended Service Tool, or a 5. Protect temporarily exposed screw threads by replacing nuts or fitting plastic caps. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1: 2. 3 . 4. 5. 6 . 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Whenever possible use a ramp or pit when working beneath vehicle, in preference to jacking. Chock on a jack alone to support vehicle. Use axle stands or blocks carefully placed at jacking points to provide rigid location. Ensure that a suitable form of fire extinguisher is conveniently located. Check that any lifting equipment has adequate capacity and is fully serviceable. Inspect power leads of any mains electrical equipment for damage and check that it is properly Do not disconnect any pipes in air conditioning refrigeration system, if fitted, unless trained and cause blindness if allowed to contact eyes. WARNING: Fume extraction equipment must be in operation when trachloride, methylene chloride, Do not apply heat in an attempt to free stiff nuts or fittings; as well as causing damage to protective of damage to electronic equipment and brake lines from stray heat. Do not leave tools, equipment, spilt oil etc., around or on work area. Wear protective overalls and use barrier creams PREPARATION 1. 2. 3 . 4. 5 . 6. 7 . Before removing a component, clean it and its surrounding areas as thoroughly as possible. removal, using greaseproof paper and masking or plugs, to prevent loss of fluid and entry of dirt. removal, with tapered hardwood plugs or readily visible plastic plugs. it thoroughly with a recommended cleaning agent; check that agent is suitable for all materials of labels, containers and locking wire before DISMANTLING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Observe scrupulous cleanliness when dismantling components, particularly when brake, fuel or on. A particle of dirt or a cloth fragment could cause a dangerous malfunction if trapped in these systems. as dismantled. Whenever possible use marking ink, of distortion or initiation of cracks, liable if punch or scriber are used. Wire together mating parts where necessary to prevent accidental interchange (e.g. roller bearing separate containers from those containing parts for Do not discard a part due for renewal until after comparing it with a new part, to ensure that its 1 |