Warning:
- The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure nitrogen gas.
- Mishandling can cause explosion.
- Keep away from fire and heat. High gas pressure caused by heat can cause an explosion.
- Release gas pressure before disposing.
Gas pressure release
Warning:
- Never apply heat or disassemble the damper unit since it can explode or oil can splash hazardously.
- When discarding the rear cushion unit, be sure to release gas pressure from the unit following the procedures below.
- Mark the drill center at the location using a center punch.
- Wrap the rear cushion unit with a vinyl bag and fix it on a vise as shown.
- Drill a 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) hole at the marked drill center using a drilling machine and let out gas while taking care not to get the vinyl bag entangled with the drill bit.
Warning:
- Be sure to wear protective glasses since drilling chips and oil may fly off with blowing gas when the drill bit has penetrated through the body.
- Make sure to drill at the specified position. Otherwise, pressurized oil may spout out forcefully.