Back Door Support: Disposal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.

DISPOSE OF BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY LH

Horizontally fix the stay in a vise with the piston rod pulled out.

Using a metal saw, gradually cut any area between A and B to release the gas.

Standard measurement:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Back Door Stay Assembly LH - Standard Measurement

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.