Preliminary Work
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- 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<<.
- 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).
- 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.
- Remove wheel.
> 440519 REMOVE AND INSTALL WHEEL - section on "Removing"
- Remove rear level sensor from the front upper wishbone.
> 431955 REPLACING REAR LEVEL SENSOR - section on "Removing"