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Home >> Porsche >> 2006 >> Boxster Base, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 24 (42 - Rear Wheel Suspension, Drive Shafts -- 987-BOXSTER-CAYMAN) >> WM 427119 Removing And Installing Rear Spring Strut (Except CAYMAN Black Edition, CAYMAN S Black Edition, BOXSTER Black Edition, BOXSTER S Black Edition, CAYMAN R) >> Preliminary Work For Removing Spring Strut

Preliminary Work For Removing Spring Strut

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  1. Find an access point to where the upper spring strut is attached to the body (three M8 lock nuts).

    On the Boxster  , this involves moving the convertible top to service position → 6101IN CONVERTIBLE-TOP SERVICE POSITION .

    Procedure on the Cayman:  Remove trim panel for spring strut mount → REMOVING TRIM PANEL FOR SPRING STRUT MOUNT . This includes: trim panel for rear → REMOVING REAR COVER and C-pillar → REMOVING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Spring Strut Position
    G09587627Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Raise the vehicle → WM 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE (ALL MODELS)
  3. Remove rear wall cover → REMOVING REAR WALL COVER .
    Fig 2: Locating Rear Wheel Cover Grommet Mounting Bolt
    G09587628Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove rear wheel → REMOVING WHEEL .
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