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Back Window Stay Assembly LH: Disposal

  1. DISPOSE OF BACK WINDOW STAY ASSY LH 
    1. Fix the back door stay, with the piston-rod pulled out, on a vise.
    NOTE: When handling the back door stay:
    • Do not disassemble the back door stay because the cylinder is filled with pressurized gas.
    • If the back door stay is to be replaced, drill a 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in.) hole in the lower half of the bottom of the back door stay, as shown in the illustration, to completely release the high-pressure gas before disposing of it.
      • Fig 1: Drilling Hole In Back Door Stay
      G02866892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • When drilling, chips may fly off, so work carefully.
    • The gas is colorless, odorless and non-toxic.
    • When working, handle the back door stay carefully.

      Never scratch the exposed part of the piston rod, and never allow paint or oil to get on it.

    • Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the back door stay fully extended.
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