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Disposing on spring actuator - OS32.30-P-0620-01A

Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. 

Wear safety glasses and a face mask. 

OS32.30-P-0620-01A  Disposing on spring actuator    
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by drilling gas-filled assemblies or components (noncombustible gases) Wear safety glasses and a face mask. AS00.00-Z-0006-01A
  1. Allow hydraulic fluid or brake fluid to flow out of the oil gallery (a) into a suitable container for disposal.
  2. Drill gas chamber (b) of the spring accumulator on the arched side (arrow) with a drill bit (3 mm dia.) until the gas flows out.
  3. Dispose of spring brake reservoir as scrap metal.
    Fig 1: Locating Spring Accumulator Drill Hole
    G07274409Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    Fig 2: Identifying Gas Chamber And Oil Gallery
    G07274410Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.