Disposing of damper strut: Risk of injury from drilling gas-filled subassemblies or components (gas filling cannot ignite) - OS32.25-P-0120-01A
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Wear safety glasses and face mask
- Drill damper strut in the area of the arrow with a 0.5 mm drill.
- Pump the damper strut empty by pressing the piston rod in several times. The quantity of oil is 250-500 cm 3 depending on the version.
Comply with regulations governing disposal of hydraulic oil
- Dispose of damper strut (old part).