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Front Strut: Disposal

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the strut COMPL front and the shock absorber COMPL rear, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.
  • Do not disassemble the strut COMPL front and the shock absorber COMPL rear or throw them into flames.
  • When discarding the strut COMPL front and the shock absorber COMPL rear filled with gas, drill a hole on them to purge the gas.
  1. Place the strut COMPL front and the shock absorber COMPL rear on a level surface with the piston rod fully expanded.
  2. Make a hole of 30 mm (1.18 in) deep into the specified position shown in the figure, using a drill with 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) diameter.
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