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Front Strut: Disposal

CAUTION:
  • Before handling gas filled struts, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil or filings.
  • Do not disassemble the strut damper or place into a fire.
  • Drill holes before disposing of gas filled struts.
  1. Place the gas filled strut on a flat and level surface with piston rod fully extended.
  2. Using a 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) dia. drill, make holes in areas shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hole Drilling Point
    G03808110Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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