Hydraulic Pressure Reservoir, Disposing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A6, and 2016 Audi A6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The Installed Hydraulic Pressure Reservoir Is Around A Closed Hollow Body; That Is Impinged On By The Prefilled Working Gas (Nitrogen) With An Inner Pressure
Because It Is Prohibited To Scrap A Closed Hollow Body, The Hydraulic Pressure Reservoir Must Be Drained Before Disposal.
-- Remove the hydraulic pressure reservoir. Refer to TRANSMISSION, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING .
WARNING:
The System Is Under Pressure.
- Wear protective eyewear and hearing protection when engaging the pressure reservoir.
- When the drill bit passes through in the gas space due to the internal pressure the shavings can be flung around.
-- Tension The Hydraulic Pressure Reservoir In The Vise.
-- Completely drill out approximately 25 mm -dimension x- from the square deck area with a 3 mm drill bit.
-- The pressureless hydraulic pressure reservoir can then be scrapped.