Preliminary work

1. Switch off level adjustment. Refer to 40 V0 LIFTING THE VEHICLE - AS OF MY 2003 (CAYENNE TURBO S, CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) or 40 V0 LIFTING THE VEHICLE - AS OF MY 2003 (CAYENNE TIP, CAYENNE MAN, CAYENNE S TIP, CAYENNE S MAN, CAYENNE TURBO) .

On vehicles with ORS, depressurize the system using the PIWIS Tester.

• Before working on the vehicle, ensure that the ORS is engaged. The indicator light on the center console button must be OFF. If the indicator light is on, follow the following procedure: Switch on the ignition and engage the road driving programme >> High Range <<. The anti-roll bars must engage audibly.
• Before working on the ORS, always depressurize the system! To do this, close the PIWIS Tester and select >> Offroad Stabi (ORS) >> Drive links >> Clock FA valve or RA valve <<. The valve clocks (audibly) until the procedure is finished (approx. 20 seconds).

2. Lift the vehicle. Refer to 40 V0 LIFTING THE VEHICLE - AS OF MY 2003 (CAYENNE TURBO S, CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) or 40 V0 LIFTING THE VEHICLE - AS OF MY 2003 (CAYENNE TIP, CAYENNE MAN, CAYENNE S TIP, CAYENNE S MAN, CAYENNE TURBO) .

3. For front rear-axle suspension subframe bearings: Remove stone guard.

4. Remove rear silencer. Refer to 26 01 19 Removing and installing exhaust system - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .