Home Vehicle Exterior Door/Hatch HOOD SUPPORT
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 N
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Door/Hatch
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000002ZNT005X
Title: DOOR / HATCH: HOOD SUPPORT: DISPOSAL (2008 LX570)

DISPOSAL

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


(a) Horizontally fix the hood support in a vise with the piston-rod pulled out.

(b) Wear safety glasses. Gradually cut any area between A and B shown in the illustration using a metal saw and gradually release the gas.

Standard:

Area

Specified Condition

a

150 mm (5.91 in.)

b

20 mm (0.787 in.)

CAUTION:

As metal debris may be blown outward by the gas, you must:

  • Wear protective glasses.
  • Cover the area being cut.

NOTICE:

The gas inside the hood support is colorless, odorless and harmless. As there is a possibility that metal debris could scatter, cover the hood support with a piece of cloth or other material.