Toyota 1986 Landcuiser Repair Manual page 472

BO·30
I
Hole H. re Cyl inder
Piston Rod
BODY - Back Door (Uft-up Type)
Back Door Damper Stay
CAUTION: Handling the damper.
(a ) Do not disassemble the damper because the cylinder
is filled with pressurized gas.
(b) If the damper is to be replaced , drill a 2.0 - 3.0 mm
(0.079 - 0.118 in.) hole in the bottom of the
re-
moved damper cylinder to completely release the
high.pressu re gas before disposing of it.
Icl When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
Id) The gas is colorless, odorless and non·toxic.
lel When working, handle the damper carefully. Never
score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod,
and never allow paint or oil to get on it.
If) Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the
damper fully extended.
REMOVAL OF OAMPER STAY
1. REMOVE DAMPER STAY UPPER END FROM BACK
DOOR
2. REMOVE DAMPER STAY LOWER END FROM BODY
INSTALLATION OF DAMPER STAY
1. INSTAll DAMPER STAY UPPER END TO BACK
DOOR
2. CONNECT DAMPER STAY LOWER END TO BODY