Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

STANDARD PROCEDURE - JACKING AND HOISTING LIFT POINTS




Figure 1 - 500 LIFTING POINTS





Refer to Owner's Manual provided with vehicle for proper emergency jacking procedures.

WARNING: The hoisting and jack lifting points provided are for a complete vehicle. When the engine or rear suspension is removed from a vehicle, the center of gravity is altered making some hoisting conditions unstable. Properly support or secure vehicle to hoisting device when these conditions exist. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.

CAUTION: Do not position hoisting device on any suspension component, including the front or rear suspension crossmembers. Do not hoist on the front and rear bumpers, the lower radiator crossmember, or the front engine mount.
Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the vehicle by placing a floor jack midway between the front and rear wheels. This practice may result in permanent damage to the body.

When placing hoist lift pads, use care to avoid contact with the body side sill and body cladding.

When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift the vehicle and support the raised vehicle with jack stands.

A floor jack or any lifting device must never be used on any part of the underbody other than the described areas.





A hoist lift pad (1) equipped with a rubber mat (2) or equivalent, is preferred when lifting the Fiat 500.

Front Hoist Locations





CAUTION: Do not allow the hoist lift arm (3) to contact the body sill or cladding (2) or damage to the vehicle may result.

1. Place the front lift pads (4) onto the front floor reinforcement (1).

Rear Hoist Locations





CAUTION: Do not allow the hoist lift arm or lift pad to contact the body sill or cladding (1), the rear suspension (2), or underbody protection (3) or damage to the vehicle may result.

1. Place the rear lift pads onto the sill flange (4) and carefully lift vehicle making sure there is no contact with the body side sill (1) and sill cladding.