Hood Support: Disposal

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HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Remove the HOOD SUPPORT .
Horizontally fix the support in a vise with the piston rod pulled out.

Using a metal saw or equivalent, gradually cut any area between A and B to release the gas.

Fig 1: Cutting Any Area Between A & B To Release Gas

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

Standard measurement

HOOD SUPPORT

Area	Measurement
a	80 mm (3.15 in.)
b	20 mm (0.80 in.)

CAUTION: As metal debris may be blown outward by the gas, you must:

Wear protective glasses.
Cover the area being cut.

NOTE: The gas is colorless, odorless and harmless.