Note: The use of a LOW PROFILE LIFT ARMS SYSTEM may be necessary in order to avoid unwanted contact with the vehicle body. Refer to the lifting equipment manufacturer's recommendations.
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
Caution: Perform the following steps before beginning any vehicle lifting or jacking procedure:
Caution: When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.
Note: The front hoist pads must not contact the rocker panel trim, the front fenders, or the floor pan.
Position the frame contact hoist front pads as follows:
Note: The rear hoist pads must not contact the rocker panel trim, the rear fenders, the side doors, or the floor pan.
Position the frame contact hoist rear pads as follows:
Position the suspension contact hoist under the tire and wheel assemblies.
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death, always use the jackstands to support the vehicle when lifting the vehicle with a jack.
Caution: When you are jacking the vehicle at the front locations, be certain that the jack or the jack lift pad does not contact the front fascia, front fascia air dam, or the front fenders. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage may result. When jacking at selected front locations additional clearance may be required for the jacking points.
When you are lifting a vehicle with a vehicle jack or a floor jack, block the wheels at the opposite end from which you are lifting. Use jack stands to provide additional support.
Position the floor jack pad under the transmission support front bolts.
For the base model, position the floor jack pad under the rectangular jacking point rearward of the twist beam axle and forward of the rear muffler. For the GT model, position the floor jack pad under the rectangular jacking point forward of the rear muffler and between the rear lower control arm rear pivot bolts. For the AWD model, position the floor jack pad under the rear differential support.
Position the safety jack stands (1, 2) as follows:
Position the safety jack stands (1) as follows:
