Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
STAY DAMPER DISPOSALWARNING: 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.