## General Safety Precaution

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- Disconnect the battery to reduce the possibility of damage caused by electrical shorts.
- Check for fuel leaks and repair as necessary.
- Use standard safety equipment when spraying paint, welding, cutting, sanding, or grinding (see page 2-12).

- Always attach a safety cable when using a hydraulic ram or a frame straightening table; do not stand in direct line of the chains used on such equipment.

1. SAFETY CABLES

- Cover the exterior parts and the interior parts with a fireproof cover and protect the vehicle when welding.
- Do not damage the passenger compartment parts when you heat the undercoat of the welded flange with a torch.

- Remove the fuel tank and/or fuel lines if welding equipment is to be used near the fuel system.

1. FUEL TANK

- The vehicle identification number is stamped on the dashboard upper panel and is registered with local authorities. If the dashboard upper panel must be replaced because of damage, check with local authorities first.

1. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
2. DASHBOARD UPPER