Cayman (987) F6-2.9L (2009)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
Removing And Installing Rear Pneumatic Spring
Removing rear pneumatic spring
Removing rear pneumatic spring at lid end
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. Move rear lid to service position. Refer to Rear lid service position.
2. A second person should hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
3. Insert a screwdriver -2- between head of the pneumatic spring and securing clip -3- -A-.
4. Loosen securing clip -3- by levering the screwdriver -2- in direction of pneumatic spring -B-. The securing clip remains on the head of the
pneumatic spring.
5. Pull pneumatic spring -1- off the ball head -C-.
6. Withdraw the screwdriver.
7. Remove pneumatic spring -1-.
Removing rear pneumatic spring at the body