Loosening Front Pneumatic Spring At The Lid

→ Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.

→ Open the lid.

→ Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.

→ Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.

1. Open the front lid.
2. A second person should hold the lid to prevent it from accidentally falling.
3. Insert a screwdriver between the head of the pneumatic spring -1-  and the safety clip.
4. Release the safety clip by levering -A-  the screwdriver towards the pneumatic spring -2-  . The safety clip remains on the head of the pneumatic spring.
5. Pull the pneumatic spring off the ball pin -B-  .
Fig 1: Removing Pneumatic Spring At Lid
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.