0 ASE-4028 Arnott New Front Left Electronic eRide Strut Porsche Panamera (970.2 Chassis (G2)) ASE-4028 Arnott New Front Left Electronic eRide Strut 150
This vehicle contains a “Closed Air Supply System”. Replacement of components requires proper adherence to procedures set forth within OE servicing literature. Failure to comply with the OE prescribed procedures can result in component damage and/or failure.
AIR STRUT REMOVAL
1 Set steering to straight ahead.
2 Raise vehicle.
3 Remove applicable front wheel. (Figure 1)
4 Remove the upper plastic cover that sits above the air strut. (Figure 2)
5 Disconnect the strut connector retaining clip. (Figure 3)
6 Disconnect the top electrical plug. (Figure 4)
7 Disconnect the air line and remove the air fitting. (Figures 5, 6)
REMOVAL
Prior to inserting the existing air line into the new air strut you will need to remove the old original equipment air line fitting and discard.
Scratches and/or deep cuts in the air line can result in possible leaks. Inspect the air line before insertion. Air line needs to be replaced if damaged.
FIGURE 6
8 Loosen and remove the three top shock mounting nuts. (Figure 7)
9 Disconnect the wheel speed sensor. (Figure 8)
10 Detach the wheel speed sensor wires from their retention brackets. (Figures 9, 10, 11)
11 Loosen and remove the sway bar end link nut and separate from the strut. (Figure 12)
12 Loosen and remove the bottom mount nut and bolt. (Figure 13)
13 Loosen and remove the upper ball joint nut and separate the ball joint from the spindle assembly. (Figure 14)
14 Remove the air strut from the vehicle. (Figure 15)
15 Removal complete.
eRide STRUT INSTALLATION
Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.
Do not remove the air fitting from the air strut. Doing so may cause damage and/or void warranty. Remove the white shipping pin from the new air fitting and insert the air line until fully seated.
1 Install the air shock into the vehicle. (Figure 16)
2 Install the bottom mounting bolt and nut and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 17, 18)
3 Reattach the sway bar end link. Reinstall the sway bar end link nut and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 19)
4 Reattach the upper ball joint to the spindle assembly. Install the nut and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 20)
5 Reinstall the top shock mounting nuts and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 21)
6 Reinstall the air line. (Figure 22)
7 Reinstall top electrical plug, being careful to appropriately orient the electrical connection to align the pins. (Figure 23)
8 Reinstall the strut connector retaining clip. (Figure 24)
9 Reattach the wheel speed sensor wires to the mounting brackets. (Figures 25, 26, 27)
10 Reconnect the wheel speed sensor. (Figure 28)
11 Reinstall the upper plastic cover. (Figure 29)
12 Reinstall the wheel.
13 Lower the vehicle.
14 Installation complete.
This vehicle contains a “Closed Air Supply System”. Replacement of components requires proper adherence to procedures set forth within OE servicing literature. Failure to comply with the OE prescribed procedures can result in component damage and/or failure.