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Disposal [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. DISPOSE OF BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Secure the back door stay assembly horizontally in a vise with the piston rod pulled out.
    2. Wearing safety glasses, gradually cut a part within the area (a) shown in the illustration using a metal saw to release the gas.
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      Specification

      Area Measurement
      a 130 mm (5.12 in.)
      WARNING:

      Although the gas inside the back door stay assembly is colorless, odorless and harmless, metal debris may scatter. Therefore, cover the back door stay assembly with a piece of cloth or other material.