Removing rear pneumatic spring

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.

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.

Information

The number of fastening screws, fixing clips, plug connections, holders and trim panels can vary depending on equipment .
The illustrations for removing and installing the drive mechanism are shown only on one equipment variant and may differ from the actual equipment variant .
Some steps must be carried out automatically .
Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle .

Open the rear lid.
Loosen the pneumatic spring.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1. 2.1. A second person should hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
2. 2.2. Insert a screwdriver between the head of the pneumatic spring -1- and the safety clip.
3. 2.3. Lift up the safety clip by levering the screwdriver towards the rear -A- . The safety clip remains on the head of the pneumatic spring -1- .
4. 2.4. Pull the pneumatic spring off the ball joint -B- .
5. 2.5. Remove the screwdriver.