12 00... Instructions for welding work (overload protection of control units)
CAUTION:
Follow instructions for body repairs.
When performing welding work on installed control units, to avoid any defects in the electronic control units, observe the following steps:
When performing welding work on installed control units, to avoid any defects in the electronic control units, observe the following steps:
- Observe instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery .
- Detach terminal of battery negative lead from car battery and second battery if fitted. Cover negative terminal posts.
- If welding is to be performed near the battery/batteries, first remove battery/batteries from vehicle (flying sparks - combustion of explosive gas). See 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY
- Fit return clamp on welding unit as close as possible to welding point (maximum distance approx. 1 m).
- Never connect return clamp to ground pin on body which has ground wires attached!