Removing front pneumatic spring
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Incorrect handling of gas-filled shock absorbers
- Gas-filled shock absorbers can burst
- Risk of eye injuries
- Risk of bruising
→ 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.
Installation position of pneumatic spring
- Disengage pneumatic spring at the lid and body.
Disengaging pneumatic spring at the lid
Disengaging pneumatic spring at the body
- 1.1. Get a second person to secure the front lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
- 1.2. Insert a screwdriver -2- between the head of the pneumatic spring and the safety clip -3- (-A- ).
- 1.3. Loosen the safety clip -3- by levering the screwdriver -2- up and down -B- .
- 1.4. The safety clip remains in the head of the pneumatic spring.
- 1.5. Pull pneumatic spring -1- off the ball joints -C- .
- 1.6. Remove screwdriver.
- Remove pneumatic spring.