Front Shock Absorber: Disposal

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DISPOSE OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
2. Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder between A and B shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.
  
  Fig 1: Drilling Hole In Cylinder Between A And B
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful when drilling because shreds of metal may fly about. Always use the proper safety equipment.
  - For off road type shock absorbers, be extremely careful when drilling it as its gas pressure is much higher than the standard type.
  NOTE: The gas is colorless, odorless and nonpoisonous.