Lift And Support Points; Vehicle Lift; Floor Jack; Safety Stands - Honda Accord 2008 Body Repair Manual

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Lift and Support Points

NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy components
such as the suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of
the vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall
safety stands. When substantial weight is removed from
the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity can change
causing the vehicle to tip forward on the lift.

Vehicle Lift

1. Position the hoist lift blocks (A) under the vehicle's
front support points (B) and rear support points (C).
B
A
2. Raise the lift a few inches, and rock the vehicle gently
to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the lift to full height, and inspect the vehicle
support lift points for solid contact with the lift blocks.

Safety Stands

To support the vehicle on safety stands, use the same
support points (B and C) as for a vehicle lift. Always use
safety stands when working on or under any vehicle that
is supported only by a jack.
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Floor Jack

1. When lifting the front of the vehicle, set the parking
brake. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the shift
lever in reverse for manual transmission, or in the P
position for automatic transmission.
2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
3. Position the floor jack under the front jacking bracket
(A) or rear jacking bracket (B). Center the jacking
bracket on the jack lift platform (C), and jack up the
vehicle high enough to fit the safety stands under it.
A
C
B
4. Position the safety stands under the support points
and adjust them so the vehicle is level.
5. Lower the vehicle onto the stands.
C
C
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