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Removal & Installation: Disposal

CAUTION:
  • DO NOT disassemble the strut damper or place it into a fire.
  • Make a hole with drill strut damper disposal of strut.
  • Before handling gas filled struts, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and/or fillings.
  1. Place the gas filled strut on a flat and level surface with piston rod fully extended.
  2. Using a .08-.12" (2-3 mm) diameter drill, make a hole in position shown in Fig 1.
Fig 1: Drilling Hole On Strut
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