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General Safety Guidelines


WARNING: Block the drive wheels, as a safety routine, before beginning any service with the vehicle on the ground.

WARNING: Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Use jackstands, on a flat and level hard surface, for safe support.

WARNING: Always wear appropriate eye protection.

WARNING: Use caution when working near the catalytic converter to prevent the possibility of burns. The temperatures within the converter can exceed 1200°F
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