Removing Front Pneumatic Spring
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Porsche Panamera and 2022 Porsche Panamera. 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 help of another person is required.
- A second person must hold the front lid to prevent it from falling down.
- Loosen safety clip -2-
using a suitable tool and pull pneumatic spring -1-
off the ball pin at the top.
Pulling off pneumatic spring at the top
- Loosen safety clip -3- using a suitable tool and pull pneumatic spring -1- off the ball pin at the bottom.
Removing pneumatic spring