Removing Front Pneumatic Spring Warning Caution

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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 at the top -1- using a suitable tool and pull front pneumatic spring -2- off the ball pin at the top.

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Front pneumatic spring
Loosen safety clip at the bottom -3- using a suitable tool and pull front pneumatic spring -2- off the ball pin at the bottom.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Front pneumatic spring
Remove front pneumatic spring.