911 Carrera (997) F6-3.6L (2006)
Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair
553119 Removing And Installing Front Pneumatic Spring
Removing front pneumatic spring
CAUTION: Incorrect handling of gas-filled shock absorbers
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Gas-filled shock absorbers can burst
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Risk of eye injuries
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Risk of bruising
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Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.
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Open the lid.
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Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.
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Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.
1. Open front lid.
2. A second person should hold the front lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
3. Insert a screwdriver -2- between the head of the pneumatic spring and the safety clip -3- -A-.
4. Release the safety clip -3- by levering the screwdriver -2- towards the pneumatic spring -B-. The safety clip remains in the head of the pneumatic
spring.
5. Pull the pneumatic spring -1- from the ball head -C-.
6. Withdraw the screwdriver.
7. Remove pneumatic spring -1-.