Front Coil Spring And Strut: Disposal

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Set strut assembly horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully extracted.
Drill 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) dia. hole at the position (↓) from top as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
- Wear eye protection (safety glass).
- Wear gloves.
- Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the compressed gas.
NOTE:
- Drill vertically in the direction show by arrow.
- Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
- The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
A : 20 - 30 mm (0.79 - 1.18 in)

Fig 1: Locating Hole Position
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.
CAUTION: Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.