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Mercedes W123 Jack Technique

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On the front of the car look for the reinforced area of the boxed section of the unibody highlighted. This is strengthened to support a jack stand.

Place your jack stand directly under this, raise it as close as possible to the raised area, and ensure it locks against the lock handle or that is can be secured by the locking pin.

Repeat on the opposite side of the car.

Then slowly lower the jack until the car rests on the stands. After it has lowered check that the stands are even seated under this reinforced area.

Never let the jack drop quickly, always lower it slowly and carefully.

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