Panamera S (970) V8-4.8L (2010)
Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair
Removing And Installing Front Pneumatic Spring
Removing front pneumatic spring
Loosening front pneumatic spring at the lid
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 the front lid.
2. A second person should hold the front lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
3. Insert a screwdriver between the head of the pneumatic spring -1- and the safety clip.
4. Release the safety clip by levering -A- the screwdriver towards the pneumatic spring -2- . The safety clip remains at the head of the pneumatic
spring.
5. Pull the pneumatic spring off the ball pin -B- .
Removing sleeve at the body side
1. Insert a screwdriver between the safety clip -1- and the sleeve -2- .
2. Loosen the safety clip -1- by levering -A- the screwdriver towards the sleeve -2- . The safety clip -1- remains at the head of the sleeve.
3. Pull the sleeve -2- off the ball pin. -B-
4. Pull out the screwdriver.
5. Remove the sleeve.
Installing front pneumatic spring