Front Strut: Disposal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Before handling struts, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.
Do not disassemble the strut or throw into flames.
When discarding gas filled struts, drill holes in them to purge the gas.

Place the strut on a level surface with the piston rod fully expanded.
Using a 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) dia. drill, make holes in areas shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Piston Rod Drilling Dimension
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