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How to replace the front shock absorbers on the Fiat Panda?

Model: Fiat Panda 169, MK 2 - Years 2003-2012
Part: Shocks

This tutorial shows how to replace the front shock absorbers on the Fiat Panda, a relatively simple task if you have good manual skills. First, lift the front of the vehicle, then open the bonnet and loosen the upper mounting bolt of the shock absorber in question. Next, remove the wheel, disconnect the brake line, and detach the anti-roll bar link. At this point, unscrew the lower mounting bolt, remove the shock absorber, position the replacement, and follow the reverse procedure.

Updated on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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