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Removing and installing front pneumatic spring on the lid

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Overview of front pneumatic spring

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.

  1. A second person should hold the front lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
  2. Insert a screwdriver -2-  between the head of the pneumatic spring and the safety clip -3-  .
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    Removing front pneumatic spring at lid end

  3. Loosen safety clip -3-  by levering the screwdriver -2-  towards the pneumatic spring -1-  . The safety clip -3-  remains at the head of the pneumatic spring.
  4. Pull pneumatic spring -1-  off the ball joint.
  5. Remove pneumatic spring -1-  .
  6. Installation is performed in reverse order.

Removing and installing front pneumatic spring on the body 

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.

  1. A second person should hold the front lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
  2. Insert a screwdriver -2-  between the head of the pneumatic spring and the safety clip -3-  .
    G14271246Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Removing front pneumatic spring on the body

  3. Loosen safety clip -3-  by levering the screwdriver -2-  towards the pneumatic spring. The safety clip -3-  remains at the head of the pneumatic spring.
  4. Pull pneumatic spring -1-  off the ball joint.
  5. Remove pneumatic spring -1-  .
  6. Installation is performed in reverse order.
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