Front Strut Bar: Disposal

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DISPOSE OF FRONT STRUT BAR
1. Fully extend the front strut bar.
2. Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder between A and B as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.
A to B: 10 mm (0.394 in.)
NOTE:
- Always use proper safety equipment and be careful when drilling because shards of metal fly about.
- The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Strut Bar Hole Dimension
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