Front Right Air Suspension Shock For Porsche Panamera GTS Turbo S 4S 2010-2013

Item Specifications

Key Words: Front Right Air Suspension Strut For Porsche Panamera 970 Chassis G1 2010-2013

*Removal Guideline

Caution: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified in the instructions or in a different sequence.

1.To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to disconnect your battery.

2.Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.

1.Set steering to straight ahead.

2.Raise vehicle.

3.Remove applicable front wheel.(picture 1)

4.Remove the upper plastic cover that sits above the air strut.(picture 2)

5.Disconnect the strut connector retaining clip.(picture 3)

6.Disconnect the top electrical plug.(picture 4)

7.Disconnect the air line and remove the air fitting.(picture 5)

8.Loosen and remove the three top shock mounting nuts.(picture 6)

9.Disconnect the wheel speed sensor.(picture 7)

10.Detach the wheel speed sensor wires from their retention brackets.(pictures 8,9,10)

11.Loosen and remove the sway bar end link nut and seperate from the strut.(picture 11)

12.Loosen and remove the bottom mount nut and bolt.(picture 12)

13.Loosen and remove the upper ball joint nut and seperate the ball joint from the spindle assembly.(picture 13)

14.Remove the air strut from the vehicle.

*Installation Guideline

1.Install the arnott top plate onto the air shock.(pictures 14,15)

2.Install the air shock into the vehicle.(picture 16)

3.Install the bottom mounting bolt and nut and tighten to manufacturer's specifications.(pictures 17,18)

4.Reattach the sway bar end link. Reinstall the sway bar end link nut and tighten to manufacturer's specifications.(picture 19)

5.Reattach the upper ball joint to the spindle assembly. Install the nut and tighten to manufacturer's specifications.(picture 20)

6.Reinstall the top shock mounting nuts and tighten to manufacturer's specifications.(picture 21)

7.Reinstall the air line.(picture 22)

8.Reinstall top electrical plug, being careful to appropriately orient the electrical connection to align the pins.(picture 23)

9.Reinstall the strut connector retaining clip.(picture 24)

10.Reattach the wheel speed sensor wires to the mounting brackets.(pictures 25,26,27)

11.Reconnect the wheel speed sensor.(picture 28)

12.Reinstall the upper plastic cover.(picture 29)

13.Reinstall the wheel.

14.Lower the vehicle.

15.Installation complete.

Note

Please double confirm the compatibility as well as the OEM number before purchasing.

Instruction is not included. Professional installation is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to prevent the damage of air springs/How to extend the service life of air springs/struts etc.?

An air strut with separable air springs

If your vehicle offers a separable air suspension (Audi Allroad A6 C5, Mercedes-Benz W164, BMW X5, etc.), you should regularly (about once a week) lift the car to the maximum position, and remove dirt with a high-pressure cleaner (keep the cleaner at a distance to the air spring about 30 cm/12 inches, otherwise water pressure can damage the air spring). The highest position may vary depending on your model and regulation options. Therefore, please test this by trying the different modes available to you (Sport, comfort, dynamic, off-road) and choose the one that sets your vehicle to the highest position. The dirt will most likely be found under the fold of the pneumatic chambers. If you find a frozen layer of bitumen on the piston guide (the part of a strut on which the air spring is installed), it is recommended to clean it as well. Whenever possible, avoid riding on fresh asphalt, as fresh bitumen mixed with sand immediately results in a build-up of abrasives on the piston and in turn contributes to accelerated wear and tear of the air spring.

A complete air suspension shock

Many cars such as Mercedes W220 or W211 are set up with a complete air strut - shock absorber and air spring visually form a complete spare part. In many cases, you can easily recognize these by the metal cups with which the air spring is tightly mounted. To best avoid any damage, we highly recommend to regularly check the condition of the dust protection seals of the air strut.

What is the difference between an air spring and an air strut?

The air spring is a part of the air strut. Some vehicles (e.g. Mercedes ML) allow you to change the air spring separately. At our online shop you have the opportunity to buy either the whole air strut or only the air spring. For some type of vehicles it is not possible to change the air spring separately. In this case the whole air strut should be replaced.

Which side of my car is the Right and Left?

The right and left sides of an automobile are determined as if sitting in the car facing forward. Thus, the left side is on the left when sitting in the car facing forward, and the right side is on the right. For American cars, the driver鈥檚 side is on the left, and the passenger sits to the right of the driver. For cars in Japan, Britain, Ireland, the Bahamas and some other former British colonies -- where they drive on the left side of the road -- the passenger sits on the left side, and the driver (along with all the driving controls) is on the right.

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