Procedures

ENGINE HOOD / DOOR: HOOD SUPPORT: DISPOSAL

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

(a) Horizontally fix the hood support in a vise with the piston-rod pulled out.





(b) Wear safety glasses. Gradually cut a part between A and B shown in the illustration using a metal saw and gradually release the gas.

NOTICE:
Although the gas inside the hood support is colorless, odorless and harmless, there is a possibility that metal debris could scatter. Therefore, cover it with a piece of cloth or other material.