Opel Insignia: Definition of Danger, Warning, Caution, and Note
The diagnosis and repair procedures in a GM Service Manual contain both
general and specific Dangers,
Warnings, Cautions, Notes or Importants. GM is dedicated to the presentation of
service information that
helps the technician to diagnose and repair the systems necessary for the proper
operation of the vehicle,
however, certain procedures may present a hazard to the technician if they are
not followed in the
recommended manner. Dangers, Warnings, Cautions and Notes or Importants are
elements designed to
prevent these hazards, however, not all hazards can be foreseen. This
information is placed at strategic
locations within the service manual. This information is designed to prevent the
following from
occurring:
- Serious bodily injury or death to the technician
- Damage to the vehicle
- Unnecessary vehicle repairs
- Unnecessary component replacement
- Improper repair or replacement of vehicle components.
- Any warning or caution that appears in this service category is
referenced from the individual
service categories.
DANGER Defined
When encountering a DANGER, you will be asked to take a necessary action or
not to take a prohibited
action. If a DANGER is not heeded, the following consequences may occur:
- Serious bodily injury or death to the technician
- Serious bodily injury or death to other technicians in the workplace
area
WARNING Defined
When encountering a WARNING, you will be asked to take a necessary action or
not to take a
prohibited action. If a WARNING is not heeded, the following consequences may
occur:
- Serious bodily injury to the technician
- Serious bodily injury to other technicians in the workplace area
- Serious bodily injury to the driver and/or passenger(s) of the vehicle,
if the vehicle has been
improperly repaired
CAUTION Defined
CAUTIONS call special attention to a necessary action or to a prohibited
action. If a CAUTION is not
heeded, the following consequences may occur:
- Damage to the vehicle
- Unnecessary vehicle repairs
- Unnecessary component replacement
- Improper operation or performance of the system or component under
repair
- Damage to any systems or components which are dependent upon the proper
operation of the
system or component under repair
- Improper operation or performance of any systems or components which are
dependent upon the
proper operation or performance of the system or component under repair
- Damage to fasteners, basic tools, or special tools
- The leakage of coolant, lubricant, or other vital fluids
NOTE or IMPORTANT Defined
NOTE and IMPORTANT statements emphasize a necessary characteristic of a
diagnostic or repair
procedure. NOTE or IMPORTANT statements are designed to do the following:
- Clarify a procedure
- Present additional information for accomplishing a procedure
- Give insight into the reason or reasons for performing a procedure in
the manner recommended
- Present information that will help to accomplish a procedure in a more
effective manner
- Present information that gives the technician the benefit of past
experience in accomplishing a
procedure with greater ease
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intended
to be serviced individually. Attempting to remove or disconnect certain
system components may result in personal injury
WARNING: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury
observe the
following items:
Replace all nylon fuel pipes that are nicked, scratched or damaged
during installation, do not attempt
WARNING: After deployment, the metal surfaces of the SIR component may
be very
hot. To help avoid a fire or personal injury:
Allow sufficient time for cooling before touching any metal
surface
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NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not
necessarily
relate to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have
been chosen to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process.
Descriptions of processes of cleaning, inspection, ass
Wire to Wire Repair - Seats
Special Tools
EL-38125-10 Splice Sleeve Crimping Tool
J-38125-5A Ultra Torch Special Tool
J-38125-8 Splice Sleeve Crimping Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
WARNING: In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, loss of high
voltage
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