Vehicle Lift And Support Locations

2009 Toyota Yaris S, 4D HatchbackSECTION Vehicle Lift And Support Locations
  1. NOTICE ABOUT VEHICLE CONDITION WHEN JACKING UP THE VEHICLE 
    1. The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up/lifting up the vehicle. Never jack up/lift up a heavily loaded vehicle.
    2. When removing heavy parts such as the engine and transaxle, the center of gravity of the vehicle may shift. To stabilize the vehicle, place a balance weight in a location where it will not roll or shift, or use a mission jack to hold the jacking support.
  2. NOTICE FOR USING 4 POST LIFT 
    1. Follow the safety procedures outlined in the lift instruction manual.
    2. Use precautionary measures to prevent the free wheel beam from damaging tires or wheels.
    3. Using a wheel stopper, secure the vehicle.
  3. NOTICE FOR USING JACK AND SAFETY STAND 
    1. Work in a flat area and use a wheel stopper at all times.
    2. Use safety stand with a rubber attachment, as shown in Fig 1 .
    3. Apply the jack and rigid rack to the specified location on the vehicle. The jack should not be used without the rigid rack.
    4. When jacking up the front wheels, release the parking brake and place wheel stoppers only behind the rear wheels. When jacking up the rear wheels, place wheel stoppers only in front of the front wheels.
      Fig 1: Locating Rubber Attachment
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    5. When jacking up only the front wheels or only the rear wheels, place wheel stoppers on both sides of the wheels touching the ground.
    6. When lowering a vehicle with its front wheels jacked up, release the parking brake and place wheel stoppers only in front of the rear wheels. When lowering a vehicle with its rear wheels jacked up, place wheel stoppers only behind the front wheels.
      NOTE: Use the correct jack-up points. Do not use any other part of the vehicle as a jack-up point.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.