Preparing for installation
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3.3.1 Remove spare tire
If the vehicle has a spare tire
between the rear axle and the rear
bumper, remove the tire
(see Fig. 6).
3.3.2 Move exhaust pipe
If the exhaust pipe is at the rear,
move it to the side.
IMPORTANT:
Changes to the exhaust
system must be carried out by qualified
personnel and according to the vehicle
manufacturer’s guidelines.
NOTICE
Be sure to maintain a sufficient
distance from heat-sensitive
parts. The minimum distance
from plastics and cables is
300 mm (see Fig. 7).
3.3.3 Mount supplementary battery
If applicable, mount a supplementary battery to supply power to the liftgate.
3.3.4 Install standard bumper
on Mercedes Sprinter
If the vehicle has a bumper
with an integrated step,
replace it with a standard
bumper (see Fig. 8).
3.3.5 Deactivate parking
sensors
For vehicles with rear parking sensors,
the sensors will no longer function
correctly once the platform is installed,
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Summary of Contents for GPC X1-LDF
Page 1: ...GPC X1 LDF liftgate Installation Manual for Mercedes Benz Sprinter...
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