Hood Support: Disposal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
- Horizontally hold the hood support in a vise with the piston-rod pulled out.
- Wear safety glasses. Gradually cut a part between A and B shown in the illustration using a metal saw to release the gas.SPECIFICATION CHART
Area Measurement A-B 80 mm (3 15 in) NOTE: 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.