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Disposal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Secure the hood support 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.
      GTY1052690Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      SPECIFICATION:

      Area Measurement
      a 50 mm (1.97 in.)
      NOTE:

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