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Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair

STAY DAMPER DISPOSAL

WARNING: Sawing through the stay damper body can cause metal shavings and filings to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eye wear whenever sawing through a stay damper before discarding it.

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




1. Lay the stay damper flat.
2. Saw through the stay damper body using a hacksaw.
3. Allow the gas to escape from the stay damper.
4. Discard the stay damper.