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Precautions

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Precautions

  1. 1
    Do not operate the engine for an extended period of time without proper exhaust ventilation. Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable materials. Special care should be taken when handling any inflammable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrigerant gas, etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area, be sure to properly ventilate the area before working with hazardous materials. Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
    Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
    Line-art of a car in an enclosed garage with an exhaust hose routed out a window, illustrating the need for proper exhaust ventilation when running the engine.
    SGI285
  2. 2
    Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After jacking up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety stands at the points designated for proper lifting and towing before working on the vehicle. These operations should be done on a level surface.
    Line-art of a technician working under a car raised on safety stands with wheel chocks, illustrating proper jacking and supporting of the vehicle.
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  3. 3
    When removing a heavy component such as the engine or transaxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and drop them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially the brake tubes and master cylinder.
  4. 4
    Before starting repairs which do not require battery power, always turn off the ignition switch, then disconnect the ground cable from the battery to prevent accidental short circuit.
    Line-art of a battery with a ground cable being disconnected, illustrating turning off the ignition and disconnecting the battery ground cable before repairs.
    SGI232
  5. 5
    To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe and muffler. Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
    Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
    Line-art warning illustration of hot engine parts and steam, illustrating the risk of burns from radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe and muffler.
    SGI233
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