Bleeding an air spring without any loss of system air
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This function is used for bleeding when working on an air spring or the lines for an air spring. The air from up to two air-spring struts can be stored in the pressure accumulator.
- Switch off the levelling system
- 1.1. Switch on ignition.
- 1.2. Press the levelling system button for at least → Time: +10 s .
- Raise the vehicle (wheels must be suspended freely). → 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE
- Select >>Levelling system/PASM<<>>Maintenance/repairs<<>>Replacement of an air spring<< in the control unit overview. Select the relevant air spring and then select >>Bleed<<. Follow the instructions on the Porsche System Tester.
- After completing repair work, select >>Levelling system/PASM<<>>Maintenance/repairs<<>>Replacement of an air spring<< in the control unit overview and then select >>Fill<<. Follow the instructions on the Porsche System Tester.