Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair

REAR GATE PANEL

DISPOSAL

1. GAS STAY

CAUTION: Gas is colorless, odorless, and harmless. However, gas pressure may spray cutting powder or oil. Be sure to wear dust-resistant goggles.

1. Cover with a vinyl sack as shown in the figure.






CAUTION: Prevent the vinyl sack from being caught by drill cutting edge

2. Lift the body side slightly with piston rods fully extended, and secure the body side on vise stand.

Drill a hole in 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) diameter at a point 10 to 200 mm (0.39 to 7.87 in) from door side, and bleed gas stay completely.