Know
yourself, know your car and know your tools. Before any work is carried out
on your car, make sure you are capable of doing it. Some task are complex
and require special tools that only the BMW shop has. If you think you
can’t handle the repair task, bring it to a Authorized BMW Dealer or an
independent qualified BMW shop.
There
are many high voltage cables in the car.Among some are the cables from the coil, spark plugs or distributor.
The high voltage produced by the ignition system could be fatal.
Make
sure your car is well supported when working underneath it. i.e. never work
on a car when it is supported only by a jack, nor use other non-qualified
lifts such as cinder blocks and wood. Make sure the car is level and you
might want to disconnect the battery to prevent someone from starting the
car when you are beneath it.
Wear
safety clothing when you are working on your car. Goggles, gloves are the
basic items that you should be wearing when dealing with harmful substances
Do
not run your engine while you work unless there is a good ventilation system
present. Keep your garage door open. Remember: Carbon Monoxide can be fatal
and you will not feel any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Do
not even think of using nuts, bolts, fasteners, washers that are deformed,
cracked or show signs of wear and tear. These parts are cheap; do not skimp
on parts like these. Failure to replace them may result in great monetary
lost and possible injury or death.
Materials
in brakes and the clutch may contain asbestos fibers. Be very careful about
it as this is linked directly to cancer and eventually might lead to death.
Always
remember to disconnect the battery when you are working on any electrical or
fuel system! and don't forget to get the codes for your radio, if not you
won't be able to enjoy the nice music that BMW provides, but if you really
do not know the codes, you can get it from your dealer.
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