First and foremost, do not attempt repairs that are beyond your abilities. If you feel unsure about a repair, you should have a qualified professional to do the job for you. It is better to pay someone who knows what they are doing than trying to repair it yourself and screw it. Many systems on vehicles today are very complex. Repairs often require skills and expertise, not to mention specific tools and equipment. A simple mistake could ruin sensitive (and expensive!) Electronic components. So do not address the jobs that are beyond your abilities.
Know your physical limits, too. Do not try to repair it yourself even if you are not physically capable of doing the job. The replacement of components may require heavy lifting (by changing or removing the tires, pulling a cylinder head, etc.), crawling under the vehicle, installation or working in an awkward position, reaching, Bending, twisting, pulling, towing, straining, the shocks and motions You may not be accustomed to. Use common sense. If you have a bad back, problems or lack of physical strength to do something, then do not. Hiring someone to do it for you.
Also, do not attempt to undertake any maintenance or repair of your vehicle if you are tired, not feeling well, tipsy, on medication or otherwise compromised. D'exhaustion, disease, alcoholic beverages and even some medications can affect your judgement and perception to create a potential injury or error.
# Do not smoke when you are working on all the connected components of fuel (fuel filter, carburetors, fuel injectors, fuel pump, fuel tank or fuel lines). Better yet, do not smoke at all. It's bad for your health!
# Have a fire extinguisher nearby just in case. The extinguisher must have a "B" (fires liquids and fats) and "C" (electric burners) rating.
# Do not smoke or do any spark near the battery. Batteries contain hydrogen gas is highly explosive.
# Never crawl in a false supported vehicle. In other words, do not trust an outlet to have on the vehicle itself.
# Always use a pair of support is placed under the vehicle to prevent it from falling on you. Make sure the support was strong enough to hold the weight of the vehicle, too. Do not use wooden blocks, boxes, bricks wheels or on the racks as they can slide or collapse and allow the vehicle to fall.
# Always disconnect the cables from the battery making electrical repair work (such as when replacing a starter, installing a radio, fixing a broken switch or wiring, etc.). This will prevent accidental shorts that could damage electrical wiring or fire. This is also a very important element to take into account a precaution when working under the dashboard of a vehicle equipped with an air bag. Crossing the wrong wires could trigger the air bag (that could cause injury and is very expensive to replace).
# Never disconnect or unplug all electrical connector while the engine is running or the key is in the "on" position (unless specifically instructed to do so as part of a diagnostic procedure in a shop manual). Unplug the connector while the current is flowing through them, creating a peak of tension that can damage sensitive electronic components and costly.
# Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, rings, ties, scarves or bulky gloves when working on your vehicle. If you have long hair, tie it back or cover it. These points can become entangled in pulleys moving parts or cause serious injury, mutilation or death!
# Beware of belts, pulleys, fans and other moving parts when working under the hood while the engine is running.
# Beware of the hot stuff, too. If the engine is running or that the vehicle was being driven in the last half-hour, the engine, the radiator, exhaust manifolds, catalytic converter, muffler and pipes will be hot.
# Never open the radiator cap on a warm engine. Always allow engine to cool for at least an hour before attempting to open the lid. Even in this case, use extreme caution. Place on a cloth cap, and then slowly release the first relaxation or stop. At this stage, any residual pressure and steam to be released. Wait until the pressure has escaped all before removing the cap from the rest of the way.
# Avoid electrical shock when working in the ignition. The battery voltage standard in cars and light trucks electrical systems is only 12 volts and not harm you. But the ignition bumps of the primary voltage up to 25000 to 40000 volts that can give you a nasty shock if you touch a spark plug wire, the ignition coil or distributor cap when the engine is running .
# Wear eye protection when working under the vehicle (to keep dirt and debris falling into your eyes), when the grinding or pounding on anything (metal shavings to keep it out of your eyes ), when jumping from the battery (keep out of the acid Your eyes should explode the battery), when working on air conditioning components (cooling to keep it out of your eyes), and / or to anything that could pose a risk to your sight.
# Do not open all the brake lines or replace any components of a vehicle equipped with an "integral" ABS (where the master cylinder is combined with the modulator ABS, pump and pressure accumulator) without d First depressurizing the system. This can usually be done by depressing the brake pedal 24 to 40 times when the key is turned off.
# Exercise caution when opening any fuel in a fuel injected vehicle. The pressure in some systems can be as high as 80 to 90 psi when the engine is running. We should not open a line of fuel while the engine running unless your fire insurance and life insurance are both released. Pressure residual fuel may remain in the line for several hours after the engine was shut down. To minimize fuel spray, wrap a rag around the pipe or line before loosen, or relieve pressure in line with a procedure approved by the vehicle manufacturer (refer to a shop manual for more details).
# Limit distractions while working on your vehicle. That includes small children, pets, friends, spouses, step-parents or others who may distract you from your work. This will go a long way to achieve this by reducing the risk of injuries and make a mistake.
# Tell someone if you want to work on your vehicle outdoors or if you are going to work under your vehicle. Let us hope so, they know how to dial 911 in case of need.
# If you work outdoors and using power tools, make sure the extension cord that you use is designed for outdoor use, that the extension and the tools are properly grounded (a "playing field 'fault interrupt "outlet is recommended), and that wire is a good amp rating for the tools that you use.
Know your physical limits, too. Do not try to repair it yourself even if you are not physically capable of doing the job. The replacement of components may require heavy lifting (by changing or removing the tires, pulling a cylinder head, etc.), crawling under the vehicle, installation or working in an awkward position, reaching, Bending, twisting, pulling, towing, straining, the shocks and motions You may not be accustomed to. Use common sense. If you have a bad back, problems or lack of physical strength to do something, then do not. Hiring someone to do it for you.
Also, do not attempt to undertake any maintenance or repair of your vehicle if you are tired, not feeling well, tipsy, on medication or otherwise compromised. D'exhaustion, disease, alcoholic beverages and even some medications can affect your judgement and perception to create a potential injury or error.
# Do not smoke when you are working on all the connected components of fuel (fuel filter, carburetors, fuel injectors, fuel pump, fuel tank or fuel lines). Better yet, do not smoke at all. It's bad for your health!
# Have a fire extinguisher nearby just in case. The extinguisher must have a "B" (fires liquids and fats) and "C" (electric burners) rating.
# Do not smoke or do any spark near the battery. Batteries contain hydrogen gas is highly explosive.
# Never crawl in a false supported vehicle. In other words, do not trust an outlet to have on the vehicle itself.
# Always use a pair of support is placed under the vehicle to prevent it from falling on you. Make sure the support was strong enough to hold the weight of the vehicle, too. Do not use wooden blocks, boxes, bricks wheels or on the racks as they can slide or collapse and allow the vehicle to fall.
# Always disconnect the cables from the battery making electrical repair work (such as when replacing a starter, installing a radio, fixing a broken switch or wiring, etc.). This will prevent accidental shorts that could damage electrical wiring or fire. This is also a very important element to take into account a precaution when working under the dashboard of a vehicle equipped with an air bag. Crossing the wrong wires could trigger the air bag (that could cause injury and is very expensive to replace).
# Never disconnect or unplug all electrical connector while the engine is running or the key is in the "on" position (unless specifically instructed to do so as part of a diagnostic procedure in a shop manual). Unplug the connector while the current is flowing through them, creating a peak of tension that can damage sensitive electronic components and costly.
# Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, rings, ties, scarves or bulky gloves when working on your vehicle. If you have long hair, tie it back or cover it. These points can become entangled in pulleys moving parts or cause serious injury, mutilation or death!
# Beware of belts, pulleys, fans and other moving parts when working under the hood while the engine is running.
# Beware of the hot stuff, too. If the engine is running or that the vehicle was being driven in the last half-hour, the engine, the radiator, exhaust manifolds, catalytic converter, muffler and pipes will be hot.
# Never open the radiator cap on a warm engine. Always allow engine to cool for at least an hour before attempting to open the lid. Even in this case, use extreme caution. Place on a cloth cap, and then slowly release the first relaxation or stop. At this stage, any residual pressure and steam to be released. Wait until the pressure has escaped all before removing the cap from the rest of the way.
# Avoid electrical shock when working in the ignition. The battery voltage standard in cars and light trucks electrical systems is only 12 volts and not harm you. But the ignition bumps of the primary voltage up to 25000 to 40000 volts that can give you a nasty shock if you touch a spark plug wire, the ignition coil or distributor cap when the engine is running .
# Wear eye protection when working under the vehicle (to keep dirt and debris falling into your eyes), when the grinding or pounding on anything (metal shavings to keep it out of your eyes ), when jumping from the battery (keep out of the acid Your eyes should explode the battery), when working on air conditioning components (cooling to keep it out of your eyes), and / or to anything that could pose a risk to your sight.
# Do not open all the brake lines or replace any components of a vehicle equipped with an "integral" ABS (where the master cylinder is combined with the modulator ABS, pump and pressure accumulator) without d First depressurizing the system. This can usually be done by depressing the brake pedal 24 to 40 times when the key is turned off.
# Exercise caution when opening any fuel in a fuel injected vehicle. The pressure in some systems can be as high as 80 to 90 psi when the engine is running. We should not open a line of fuel while the engine running unless your fire insurance and life insurance are both released. Pressure residual fuel may remain in the line for several hours after the engine was shut down. To minimize fuel spray, wrap a rag around the pipe or line before loosen, or relieve pressure in line with a procedure approved by the vehicle manufacturer (refer to a shop manual for more details).
# Limit distractions while working on your vehicle. That includes small children, pets, friends, spouses, step-parents or others who may distract you from your work. This will go a long way to achieve this by reducing the risk of injuries and make a mistake.
# Tell someone if you want to work on your vehicle outdoors or if you are going to work under your vehicle. Let us hope so, they know how to dial 911 in case of need.
# If you work outdoors and using power tools, make sure the extension cord that you use is designed for outdoor use, that the extension and the tools are properly grounded (a "playing field 'fault interrupt "outlet is recommended), and that wire is a good amp rating for the tools that you use.
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