How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on 2006 Buick Terraza?

A person should never remove the snap ring from the top of the gas charged shock absorber tube as this could cause a dangerous gas pressure release which may result in injury. Safety glasses need to be worn during the centerpunching and drilling process and shock absorber tube punctures must be avoided to prevent injury. Apply the centerpunch at a 10mm (0.4 inch) indentation position on the tube base. Drill two holes into a horizontally-clamped shock absorber rod which extends fully from the vise. You should drill at the centerpunched area using a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit to exhaust either gas alone or a combination of gas and oil; contain the leaking oil with shop towels. The middle section of the tube requires another centerpunch mark for a 5 mm (3/16 inch) hole drilling operation. Use shop towels to collect the escaping oil during this step. Put the drain pan underneath the shock absorber while positioning it horizontally with face-down holes and run the rod through the tube to drain all oil.

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2006 Buick Terraza Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 15926213
$180.75 MSRP: $181.36
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Leveling Shock; Shock; Absorber, Shock Absorber Air Lift
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15216493, 15829670
- Item Weight: 5.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 21.3 x 3.7 x 3.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 15926213
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Buick Terraza Submodels:
- CX, CXL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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2006 Buick Terraza Strut
Part Number: 88965456
$106.59 MSRP: $200.15
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- Other Name: Strut Assembly, Front Suspension; Complete Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Kit.; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 88965457
- Item Weight: 7.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.2 x 24.2 x 10.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 88965456
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Buick Terraza Submodels:
- CX, CXL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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2006 Buick Terraza Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 15219512
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Leveling Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Absorber, Shock Absorber Air Lift
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 10367358, 10315979
- Item Weight: 5.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.5 x 5.1 x 5.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 15219512
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Buick Terraza Submodels:
- CX, CXL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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2006 Buick Terraza Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 15219511
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Leveling Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Absorber, Shock Absorber Air Lift
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 5.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.2 x 4.2 x 19.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 15219511
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Buick Terraza Submodels:
- CX, CXL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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2006 Buick Terraza Shock Absorber
Part Number: 15943270
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut and Shock Absorber Set.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 10413405, 10311197, 10288272, 10406050, 10310676, 10318617, 88963482, 10331459, 10401283, 10331458, 10406052, 10401282
- Item Weight: 4.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.5 x 4.7 x 3.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 15943270
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Buick Terraza Submodels:
- CX, CXL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

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Q: How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on 2006 Buick Terraza?
A: A person should never remove the snap ring from the top of the gas charged shock absorber tube as this could cause a dangerous gas pressure release which may result in injury. Safety glasses need to be worn during the centerpunching and drilling process and shock absorber tube punctures must be avoided to prevent injury. Apply the centerpunch at a 10mm (0.4 inch) indentation position on the tube base. Drill two holes into a horizontally-clamped shock absorber rod which extends fully from the vise. You should drill at the centerpunched area using a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit to exhaust either gas alone or a combination of gas and oil; contain the leaking oil with shop towels. The middle section of the tube requires another centerpunch mark for a 5 mm (3/16 inch) hole drilling operation. Use shop towels to collect the escaping oil during this step. Put the drain pan underneath the shock absorber while positioning it horizontally with face-down holes and run the rod through the tube to drain all oil.