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Scion tC L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2005)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

Make
Scion
Model
tC
Engine
L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Year
2005
Section
Vehicle Lifting › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 2
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Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS

1. NOTICE ABOUT VEHICLE CONDITION WHEN JACKING UP VEHICLE

a. The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up the vehicle. Never jack up/lift up a heavily loaded vehicle.
b. When removing heavy equipment such as the engine and transmission, the center of gravity of the vehicle may shift. To stabilize the vehicle:

place a balance weight in a location where it will not roll or shift; or use a mission jack to hold the jacking support.

2. NOTICE FOR USING 4 POST LIFT

a. Follow the safety procedures outlined in its instruction manual.
b. Use precautionary measures to prevent the free wheel beam from damaging tires or wheels.
c. Use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle.

3. NOTICE FOR USING JACK AND SAFETY STAND

a. Work in a flat area using wheel chocks at all times.

b. Use a safety stand with a rubber attachment, as shown in the illustration.
c. Set the jack and rigid rack to the specified location on the vehicle.
d. When jacking up the front wheels, release the parking brake and place wheel chocks only behind the rear wheels. When jacking up the rear

wheels, place wheel chocks only in front of the front wheels.

e. The jack should not be used without the rigid rack.
f.

When jacking up only the front wheels or only the rear wheels, place wheel chocks on both sides of the wheels touching the ground.

g. When lowering the vehicle with its front wheels jacked up, release the parking brake and place wheel chocks only in front of the rear wheels.

When lowering a vehicle with its rear wheels jacked up, place wheel chocks only behind the front wheels.

4. NOTICE FOR USING SWING ARM TYPE LIFT

a. Follow safety procedures outlined in its instruction manual.
b. Use a swing arm equipped with a rubber attachment, as shown in the illustration.

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