BO37K
−
01
BO5366
Piston Rod
Cylinder
Hole Here
10
−
20 mm
(0.39
−
0.99 in.)
−
BODY
HOOD SUPPORT
BO
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7
1241
Author:
Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REPLACEMENT
1.
REMOVE DAMPER STAY FROM HOOD
Remove the 2 bolts and support from the hood.
HINT:
While supporting the hood with your hand, remove the hood.
2.
REMOVE DAMPER STAY FROM BODY
Remove the 2 bolts and support.
3.
REPLACE DAMPER STAY
NOTICE:
S
Do not disassemble the damper stay because the cyl-
inder is filled with pressurized gas.
S
If the damper stay is to be replaced, drill a 2.0
−
3.0 mm
(0.079
−
0.118 in.) hole as shown in the illustration to
completely release the high
−
pressure gas before dis-
posing of it.
S
When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
S
The gas is colorless, odorless and non
−
toxic.
S
When working, handle the damper stay carefully.
Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston
rod, and never allow paint or oil to get on it.
S
Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the damp-
er stay fully extended.
4.
INSTALL DAMPER STAY
Install the damper stay.
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