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How to Replace the Front Shock Absorber on a Fiat 500

Model: Fiat 500 312 - Years 2007-2024
Part: Shocks

You can replace the front shock absorber on a Fiat 500 by opening the bonnet to access the components in the engine bay: go to the side to locate the screws that secure the shock absorber from the top. Once these screws are loosened, remove the corresponding front wheel to access the screws of the shock absorber at the wishbones. By loosening these screws, the shock absorber can be removed, and the new one can be inserted and secured.

Posted on 17 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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