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Preliminary Work

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  1. Move electric parking brake (EFB) into >>installation position<< using the Porsche System Tester. To do this, select >>Parking brake<< in the control unit overview. Select >>Drive links/checks<<>>All<<>>Move to installation position<<.
  2. For vehicles with air suspension: 

    Bleed the air suspension.

    > WM, 4301IN BLEEDING AND FILLING THE LEVELLING SYSTEM

    WARNING: Wheel bearing housing raised incorrectly 
    • Risk of crushing 
    • Risk of damage to components 
      • Wear personal protective gear.
      • Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal, vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels).
  3. Loosen axle nut on drive shaft a the wheel side (do not unscrew fully). This prevents the drive shaft from slipping out when removing the wheel bearing housing. Actuate the brake while doing this.
  4. Remove wheel.

    > 440519 REMOVE AND INSTALL WHEEL - section on "Removing"

  5. Remove rear level sensor from the front upper wishbone.

    > 431955 REPLACING REAR LEVEL SENSOR - section on "Removing"