Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Disposal

Toyota Highlander Service Manual / Rear suspension / Rear shock absorber with coil spring / Disposal

1. DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH

DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH

(a) Fully extend the shock absorber rod.

(b) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder somewhere between A and B as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.

CAUTION:

Be careful when drilling as shards of metal may fly about. Always use the proper safety equipment.
The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.

Overhaul

HINT: COMPONENTS: See page 27-2 . 1. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH 2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 3. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (a) Support the rear axle carrier with a jack. (b) Remov ...

Strut rod ASSY rear

HINT: COMPONENTS: See page 27-2 . 1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 2. REMOVE STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (a) Support the rear axle carrier with a jack. (b) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the parking b ...

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