Frame: Service Precautions
WARNINGS
WARNING: Before performing any welding operations disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. Disconnect all wire harness connectors from the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and other possible damage to the supplemental restraint system circuits and components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- use eye protection when grinding or welding metal, serious eye injury can result.
- before proceeding with frame repair involving grinding or welding, verify that vehicle fuel system is not leaking or in contact with repair area. Personal injury can result.
- do not allow open flame or heat and metal spatter from arc welding to contact plastic body panels. Fire or explosion can result.
- when welded frame components are replaced, make sure complete penetration weld is achieved during installation. If not, dangerous operating conditions can result.
- stand clear of cables or chains on pulling equipment during frame straightening operations. Personal injury can result.
- do not venture under a hoisted vehicle that is not supported on safety stands. Personal injury can result.
- do not use heat, if frame straightening is required.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION: Do not reuse damaged fasteners, quality of repair would be suspect. Failure to use only production fasteners or fasteners of equivalent hardness can result in loosening or failure. Do not drill any holes in the frame that are not specifically outlined in this or other Chrysler procedures as frame rail failure can result.