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Disposal





SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER (w/ Air Suspension): DISPOSAL

1. DISPOSE OF PNEUMATIC FRONT LH WITH SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Fully extend the front shock absorber rod.





(b) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder somewhere between A and B shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.

CAUTION:
Be careful as the cylinder is a high-pressure gas type which is at a higher pressure than normal shock absorbers. Also be careful with high temperatures as the cylinder's pressure becomes even higher.

NOTICE:
The gas is colorless, odorless and harmless.