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MECHANICAL INTRODUCTION
Vehicle: Precautions for the repair
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4 - Safety
Operations on certain equipment and certain parts (for
instance: spring-shock absorber assembly, automatic
transmission, brake system, ABS, airbag, common rail
diesel injection, LPG, etc.) require particular attention
to be paid to safety, cleanliness and care.
The safety symbol used in this manual indicates that
special attention must be paid to the procedure or the
tightening torque values.
Working safely:
-use suitable tools which are in good condition (use of
« multi-purpose » tools, such as adjustable pliers,
etc., should be avoided wherever possible),
-use supports and adopt a correct posture when per-
forming heavy work or raising loads,
-make sure that the procedure used is not dangerous,
-Do not wear any jewellery or other small objects dur-
ing an operation,
-use personal protection (gloves, safety glasses, work
shoes, masks, skin barrier creams, etc.),
-always follow the safety instructions associated with
the operation to be performed,
-do not smoke when working on vehicles,
-use smoke extractors (welding, exhaust gases, etc.),
-do not use harmful products in unventilated rooms,
-do not overstrain yourself or attempt inappropriate
work operations,
-use axle stands when working under a vehicle raised
on a jack,
-do not ingest any chemicals (brake fluid, coolant,
etc.),
-do not open the cooling circuit when it is hot and pres-
surised,
-take care with components that are liable to start up
suddenly (engine cooling fan, etc.).
Respecting the environment:
-do not allow waste refrigerants to escape into the at-
mosphere,
-do not dispose of waste vehicle fluids (oil, brake fluid,
etc.) in drains,
-do not burn discarded products (tyres, etc.).5 - Conclusion
The procedures contained in this document merit your
attention. Please read them carefully in order to reduce
the risk of injury, and avoid using incorrect procedures
that could damage the vehicle or make it dangerous in
use.
Following the recommended procedures will help you
to provide a quality of service which will ensure the ve-
hicles achieve the highest levels of performance and
reliability.
Maintenance and repair operations must be carried out
under the proper conditions to ensure that our vehicles
run safely and reliably.
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LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting
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I - TOWING1 - Position of front attachment point
2 - Position of rear attachment point
II - LIFTING BY TROLLEY JACK Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
safety strap(s)
WARNING
See the current towing regulations in each country.
Never use the drive shafts as attachment points.
The towing points may only be used for towing on
the road.
Never use the towing points for removing the vehi-
cle from a ditch or to lift the vehicle, either directly
or indirectly.
Screw in and lock the towing ring before towing.
Vehicles fitted with automatic transmission:
-The vehicle should preferably be transported on a
platform or towed by lifting the front wheels. As an
exception, the vehicle may be towed with the
wheels on the ground but at a speed below 12
mph (20km/h) and over a maximum distance of
18 miles (30 kms) (with the gear lever in neutral).
Vehicles fitted with Renault Card:
-If the vehicle battery is flat, the steering column
remains locked. In this case, fit a new battery or
connect to an electrical source to lock the airbag
computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair)
(88C, Airbag and pretensioners), which unlocks
the steering column.
-If it is not possible to lock the airbag computer, the
front of the vehicle must be lifted.
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IMPORTANT
To prevent any accidents, the trolley jack must only
be used to lift and/or move the vehicle. The vehicle
height must be maintained with axle stands which
are strong enough to support the weight of the vehi-
cle.
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LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting
02A
To mount the vehicle onto axle stands, lift the entire ve-
hicle on one side and the axle stands must be placed
under zones (1) and (2) designed for positioning the
tool kit jack.
III - LIFTING ON A LIFT
1 - Safety advice reminder
To remove heavy components from the vehicle (engine
and transmission assembly, rear axle, gearbox), use a
four-post lift.
If the vehicle is on a two-post lift, there is a danger that
it will tip after removal of these types of components.
Fit the safety strap(s) available from Spare Parts De-
partment. WARNING
To avoid any damage to the original protection, use
equipment fitted with rubber pads to prevent the
equipment coming into direct contact with the vehi-
cle.
To avoid any damage to the axle assemblies, the
vehicle must not be raised using the front suspen-
sion arms for suppor t or under the rear axle.
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