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Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair

TRUNK LID STAY DAMPER DISPOSAL

NOTE: The gas in the stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

1. Wear protective eye wear.






2. Lay the stay damper flat.
3. Saw 2-3 mm (0.08-0.11 in) into the stay damper using a hacksaw, and allow the gas to escape from the stay damper.
4. Verify that the gas has escaped from the stay damper.
5. Discard the stay damper.