Always use a cloth to prevent shards of metal from flying about due to the release of pressurized gas.
Always wear safety glasses.
The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.
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1.DISPOSE OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Place the front shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod extended, and using a hacksaw, make a hole between (A) and (B) shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.