Front Strut: Disposal

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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, use a saw to make a cut on them to purge the gas.

Place the strut COMPL front and the shock absorber COMPL rear on a level surface with the piston rod fully expanded.
Use a saw and make a cut at the location shown in the figure to purge the gas.

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