Front Strut: Disposal

CAUTION:

Before handling the COMPL front strut and the shock absorber COMPL rear, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.
Do not disassemble the COMPL front strut and the shock absorber COMPL rear or throw them into flames.
When discarding the COMPL front strut and the shock absorber COMPL rear filled with gas, use a saw to make a cut on them to purge the gas.

Place the COMPL front strut 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.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

(A) 40 mm (1.57 in)