Frame & Underbody

CAUTION: Never lift vehicle at engine oil pan, transmission, rear axle, front axle or floor pan to prevent serious damage.

CAUTION: Hoists with liquid cushions must not be used to raise vehicle.

Support front of vehicle at floor panel reinforcement. See Fig 1 .NEVER raise the front of the vehicle at the sill panel vertical reinforcement.

Fig 1: Lifting Point For Front of Vehicle

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Lift rear of vehicle on sill panel vertical reinforcement in the indicated area (arrow 1). See Fig 2 .The center of the floor jack or hoist pad must be aligned with marking (arrow 2). Ensure center vertical reinforcement (3) makes contact with the jack or hoist pad.

Fig 2: Lifting Point For Rear Of Vehicle

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