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Removing Strut (A-Strut)

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  1. Remove side foam pads from the wing on both sides. → Two foam pads at the sides 
    Fig 1: Removing Strut (A-Strut)
    G09807498Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove right plenum panel wall.
    1. 2.1. Disconnect cable plugs on the two sensors -1 and 2-  (prevents damage to the plugs during subsequent work). Ensure that you detach the cable plug -1-  from the spring strut vertically (risk of breakage).
    2. 2.2. Disconnect engine wire harness -3-  from the plenum panel wall and expose it.
      Fig 2: Identifying Right-Hand Side Plenum Panel Wall
      G09807499Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 2.3. Remove fastening screws on the right plenum panel wall. → Mounting for right-hand side plenum panel wall 
      Fig 3: Removing Mounting For Right-Hand Side Plenum Panel Wall
      G09807500Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. 2.4. Remove plenum panel wall.
  3. Remove left plenum panel wall.
    1. 3.1. Disconnect cable plugs -1 and 2-  on the two sensors (prevents damage to the plugs during subsequent work). Always disconnect the cable plug from the spring strut -1-  by pulling it straight up (risk of breakage).
      Fig 4: Removing Left-Hand Side Plenum Panel Wall At Periphery
      G09807501Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 3.2. Disconnect engine wire harness -3-  from the plenum panel wall and expose it.
    3. 3.3. Remove fastening screws on the left plenum panel wall. → Mounting for left plenum panel wall at the side 
      Fig 5: Removing Fastening Screws On Left Plenum Panel Wall
      G09807502Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. 3.4. Remove plenum panel wall.
  4. Detach relay box from the strut. To do this, press the plastic hook -1-  and set the relay box aside.
    Fig 6: Identifying Relay Box On Strut
    G09807503Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Clamp heating and coolant hoses on both sides of the center plenum panel wall at the top using suitable hose clamps. → Clamped hoses (examples of hose clamps that can be used) 
    1. Hose clamps on coolant hoses
    2. Scissor clamps on heater hoses
      Fig 7: Identifying Clamped Hoses (Examples Of Hose Clamps That Can Be Used)
      G09807504Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. 5.1. Disconnect hoses by releasing the locking clips and pull them off -1-  . Soak up residual coolant with a cloth.
    2. 5.2. Move locking clips back into installation position again immediately after removing the hoses.
  6. Pull engine wire harness -2-  out of the center plenum panel wall.
  7. Pull vacuum line -3-  off the vacuum pump.
    8. Fig 8: Disconnecting Hoses
    G09807505Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove center plenum panel wall at the top.
    1. 8.1. Remove fastening screws. → Centre plenum panel at the top 
      Fig 9: Removing Centre Plenum Panel At Top
      G09807506Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 8.2. Lift the center plenum panel wall at the top and pull the vacuum line through the bore in the grommet. → Guiding vacuum line through the plenum panel wall 
      Fig 10: Guiding Vacuum Line Through Plenum Panel Wall
      G09807507Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove strut (A-strut).
    1. 9.1. Detach lines (vacuum, tank ventilation, fuel) -4 and 5-  and remove plastic clip. Release the plastic clip by inserting a screwdriver through the side hole in the strut and pull it off.
      Fig 11: Identifying Cable Holder And Lines
      G09807508Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 9.2. Remove fastening screws and nuts connecting the strut (A-strut) -1-  to the plenum panel.
      Fig 12: Identifying Strut And Plenum Panel Mounting Screw
      G09807509Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 9.3. Remove fastening screws on the strut (A-strut) -1 and 2-  .
      Fig 13: Identifying Strut Mountings
      G09807510Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. 9.4. Disconnect engine wire harness under the strut and press holder out carefully -arrow-  .
      Fig 14: Disconnecting Wiring Harness For Strut
      G09807511Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    5. 9.5. Release two large cable plugs on the strut. To do this, press the two plugs out of the strut from behind.
    6. 9.6. Get another mechanic to help you guide the strut out sideways under the brake fluid reservoir. → Removing strut 
      Fig 15: Removing Strut
      G09807512Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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