Removing Transport Lock (Spring Strut Locking Devices) Turbo And Gt2; General; Removing Spring Strut Locking Devices - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

4 Removing transport lock (spring strut locking
devices) Turbo and GT2

General

Removing spring strut locking devices

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General
Spring strut locking devices are installed on the front axle of the following new vehicles in order to protect the
vehicle during transport (e.g. driving on and off during lorry transport):
• Turbo RoW (new vehicles)
• Turbo USA (new vehicles)
• 911 GT2 (new vehicles)
This increases the ground clearance of the vehicle.
Tests have demonstrated that spring strut locking devices are not necessary at the rear axle.
With the 911 GT2, the spoiler lip is also removed from the front spoiler. Fitting the enclosed front lip ' 0
Entire vehicle − General, 01 Fitting front lip − GT2.
WARNING
Danger of injury and damage to property if spring strut locking devices are installed when commencing
journey!
• If the spring strut locking devices are not removed, this will seriously impair the handling behaviour
and thus the driving safety!
• The spring strut locking devices must be removed before a test drive and before the vehicle is handed
over to the customer!
Note
• Send the removed spring strut locking devices to the Porsche Warranty Test Office in Ludwigsburg!
Include the spring strut locking devices with the normal warranty goods consignment!
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Removing spring strut locking devices
Note
• The wheels need not be removed!
1. Lift the vehicle (wheels at the front axle must be free).
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