0 SKE-5331 Arnott New eRide Rear Electronic Shock Porshe Panamera (971) 200

SHOCK REMOVAL

Use an appropriate jack throughout the removal and installation process to support the axle. Adjust as needed.

1 Remove the rear inner fender liner cover from within the trunk. (Figure 1)

2 Disconnect the electrical connector. (Figures 2, 3)

3 Set the steering to straight ahead.

4 Raise the vehicle.

5 At your discretion, disable the air suspension and deflate the applicable spring according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

6 Remove the applicable rear wheel. (Figure 4)

7 Carefully move the brake line out of the way to avoid damage. (Figure 5)

8 Remove the bolt attaching the ride height sensor to the lower control arm. Carefully move the ride height sensor out of the way to avoid damage. (Figure 6, 7)

9 Remove the upper control arm bolt and nudge the upper control arm out of position. (Figures 8, 9, 10)

10 Remove the lower sway bar bolt and move the sway bar out of the way. (Figures 11, 12)

11 Remove the two (2) upper mount bolts. (Figures 13, 14)

12 Carefully remove the shock by lowering it toward the rear of the vehicle, between the brake line and the lower control arm. (Figures 15, 16)

13 Shock removal is complete.

NEW eRIDE SHOCK REMOVAL

Tighten all nuts and bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.

Use an appropriate jack throughout the removal and installation process to support the axle. Adjust as needed.

1 Position the shock by carefully raising it between the brake line and lower control arm. (Figures 17, 18)

2 Install the two (2) upper mount bolts, but do not tighten yet. (Figure 19)

3 Install the lower sway bar bolt. (Figures 20, 21)

4 Install the upper control arm bolt. (Figures 22, 23)

5 Tighten the two (2) upper mount bolts according the manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 24)

6 Reattach the ride height sensor to the lower control arm. (Figures 25, 26)

7 Carefully move the brake line back into place, ensuring it is away from possible friction. (Figure 27)

8 Reinstall the wheel.

9 If applicable, enable the air suspension and inflate the applicable spring according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

10 Lower the vehicle.

11 Reconnect the electrical connector from within the trunk. (Figure 28)

12 Reinstall the rear inner fender liner cover. (Figure 29)

13 New eRide shock installation is complete.