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Disposal
Strut Assembly: Disposal
Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
CAUTION:
The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly up when drilling.
Fig 1: Disposing Of Shock Absorber
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Drill a hole to remove gas from the cylinder.