Preliminary Work

→ Do not place any solid objects under the raised vehicle.

→ Ensure that the lifting platform is prevented from lowering.

→ Remove solid objects before lowering the vehicle.

→ Raise the vehicle only at the jacking points provided.

→ The outer jacking points should be used primarily.

1. Raise the vehicle.

   → 4X00IN01 LIFTING THE VEHICLE .

2. Remove front wheels.

   Use special tool Socket-Wrench Insert P300  to remove the front wheels.

   → 44051900 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL - section on "Removing".

3. Remove front wheel housing liners.

   → WM 505619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER - section on "Removing".

4. Remove front apron.

   → 631519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT APRON - section on "Removing"

5. Drain coolant.

   → 193817 DRAINING AND FILLING COOLANT  - section on "Draining"

6. Remove air guides in front of the radiators.

   → 192419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR GUIDE  - section on "Removing".

   Fig 1: Removing Condenser Air Guide

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

   Information 

   The air-conditioning condenser remains in the vehicle. The air-conditioning system is not opened.

7. Loosen air-conditioning condenser from the side radiator.

To do this, unscrew one tapping screw between the air-conditioning condenser and side radiator and pull the air-conditioning condenser out of the side brackets.