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Removing Front Pneumatic Spring

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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.
IMPORTANT: The help of another person is required.
  1. A second person must hold the front lid to prevent it from falling down.
  2. Loosen safety clip at the top -1-  using a suitable tool and pull front pneumatic spring -2-  off the ball pin at the top.
    G14277252Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Front pneumatic spring

  3. Loosen safety clip at the bottom -3-  using a suitable tool and pull front pneumatic spring -2-  off the ball pin at the bottom.
    G14277253Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Front pneumatic spring

  4. Remove front pneumatic spring.
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