No. 168-22

Service
Technical Information
168/22 ENU WNM8
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WNM8 – Reworking Threaded Bush on Rear-End Strut (Workshop Campaign)
Revision:
This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 4 168/22 WNM8, dated September 30, 2022.
Model Year:
2022
Model Line:
Panamera (971)
Concerns:
Threaded bush on rear-end strut
Information:
There is a possibility that the fastening screws on the rear end strut on the affected vehicles
were not tightened to the specified tightening torque.
This can result in acoustic problems (rattling noises) in the rear end area.
Action required: Reworking threaded bush on rear-end strut.
Affected
Vehicles:
Only vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PCSS Vehicle Information).
Required parts
Parts Info:
Part No.
Designation
Number
PAF008584
 Internal hexagon round flange screw, M8 x 20
2 pieces
PAF008976
 Threaded Insert
2 pieces
Required tools
Tools:
•
•
Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm (4.43-36.88 ft-lbs) e.g. VAG 1331A torque wrench, 6-50 Nm or
equivalent
Thread Repair Kit M8 (Twinsert) - VAS 271 001
Reworking threaded bush on rear-end strut
Work Procedure: 1
Removing rear-end strut (hash). For instructions, see  Workshop Manual '421319 Removing and
installing strut'
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WNM8
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Rework  Threaded bush for rear end strut -1threaded bushes for rear end strut (hash).
3
Installing rear end strut (hash). For instructions,
see  Workshop Manual '421319 Removing and
installing strut'
Replace  Threaded bush for rear end strut -1both rear screws for the new threaded bushes on the
rear-end strut (hash) and tighten to the prescribed
tightening torque.
Tightening torque 25 Nm (18.4 ftlb.)
4
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance
booklet.
Threaded bush for rear end strut
Warranty processing
Scope 1:
Reworking threaded bush on rear-end strut
Labor time:
Reworking threaded bush on rear-end strut
Includes:
Removing and installing rear end struts (hash)
Labor time: 124 TU
Required parts:
PAF008584
Internal hexagon round flange screw, M8 x 20
2 pieces
PAF008976
Threaded Insert
2 pieces
 Damage code WNM8 066 000 1
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safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a
discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS Tester are the ones that must be followed.
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