Hood Support: Disposal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ASSY LH 
   1. Remove the support (see REPLACEMENT  ).
   2. Horizontally fix the support in a vise with the piston-rod pulled out.
   3. Using a metal saw, gradually cut any area between A and B to release the gas.

   Specification: 

   AREA MEASUREMENT
   
   

   Area	Measurement
   a	80 mm (3.15 in.)
   b	20 mm (0.80 in.)

   CAUTION: As metal debris may be blown outward by the gas, you must:
   • Wear protective glasses.
   • Cover the area being cut.
   NOTE: The gas is colorless, odorless and harmless.
   Fig 1: Disposing Of Hood Support Assy LH

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