Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Disposal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Toyota Sienna. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
Dispose the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
- DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
- Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
- Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in Fig 1 to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:- When drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.
- The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.