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Disposing of damper strut - OS32.25-P-0120-01A

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Risk of injury from drilling gas-filled subassemblies or components (gas filling cannot ignite) 

Wear safety glasses and face mask 

  1. Drill damper strut in the area of the arrow with a 0.5 mm drill.
  2. 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.

    IMPORTANT Comply with regulations governing disposal of hydraulic oil

  3. Dispose of damper strut (old part).
    Fig 1: Identifying Damper Strut Drilling Area
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