How should you safely release gas pressure from gas charged shock absorbers before cutting them open on 2009 Cadillac SRX?

People need to completely drain gas pressure from gas-charged shock absorbers before they open the shock because high pressure gas creates safety hazards during the cutting process. The first step requires wearing safety glasses throughout the center punching and drilling process of the shock absorber while avoiding damage to the shock absorber tube. Drill two holes into the tube starting from the top 50 mm (2 in) down and from the bottom 25 mm (1.0 in). Secure the shock absorber horizontally on a vise with both of its shock absorber rods fully extended. You should use a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit to drill a hole in the shock absorber through the first center-punch mark so gas or gas/oil mixtures can escape as you protect the released oil with shop towels. A second hole requires drilling at the second center-punch location using the same drill bit intended for releasing oil. Position the drain pan horizontally under the shock absorber before pulling the rod through the tube to empty all oil while keeping the holes at the bottom.

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2009 Cadillac SRX Shock Absorber, Front
Part Number: 19180778
$526.42 MSRP: $952.80
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Strut; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19181632, 19121865, 19177765
- Item Weight: 8.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 31.5 x 8.1 x 8.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 19180778
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Cadillac SRX Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2009 Cadillac SRX Shock Absorber
Part Number: 19302764
$383.52 MSRP: $1049.84
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock
- Position: Rear Upper
- Replaces: 15210815, 15145221, 89047641
- Item Weight: 9.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.2 x 29.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 19302764
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Cadillac SRX Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2009 Cadillac SRX Shock
Part Number: 19302767
$492.16 MSRP: $955.19
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear Upper
- Replaces: 15210816
- Item Weight: 9.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.2 x 6.3 x 28.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 19302767
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Cadillac SRX Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2009 Cadillac SRX Shock Absorber, Rear Upper
Part Number: 21992495
$339.62 MSRP: $659.14
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper
- Item Weight: 10.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 33.8 x 6.7 x 6.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 21992495
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Cadillac SRX Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2009 Cadillac SRX Shock Absorber, Front
Part Number: 19300030
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Strut; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19150593, 88955523
- Item Weight: 2.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 28.3 x 6.1 x 6.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 19300030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Cadillac SRX Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2009 Cadillac SRX Shock Absorber, Front
Part Number: 19181637
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 6.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.1 x 27.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 19181637
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Cadillac SRX Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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Q: How should you safely release gas pressure from gas charged shock absorbers before cutting them open on 2009 Cadillac SRX?
A: People need to completely drain gas pressure from gas-charged shock absorbers before they open the shock because high pressure gas creates safety hazards during the cutting process. The first step requires wearing safety glasses throughout the center punching and drilling process of the shock absorber while avoiding damage to the shock absorber tube. Drill two holes into the tube starting from the top 50 mm (2 in) down and from the bottom 25 mm (1.0 in). Secure the shock absorber horizontally on a vise with both of its shock absorber rods fully extended. You should use a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit to drill a hole in the shock absorber through the first center-punch mark so gas or gas/oil mixtures can escape as you protect the released oil with shop towels. A second hole requires drilling at the second center-punch location using the same drill bit intended for releasing oil. Position the drain pan horizontally under the shock absorber before pulling the rod through the tube to empty all oil while keeping the holes at the bottom.