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Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00 ~200£
Estimated time 2h00
Estimated labour cost ~200£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Panda 1980-2003 12
  • 1000 8V 4x4 Petrol (156A2100)
  • 1000 8V IE Petrol (141C2000)
  • 1000 8V IE Petrol (156A2246)
  • 1000 8V Petrol (156A2000)
  • 1000 8V Petrol (156A3000)
  • 1100 8V IE Petrol (176B2000)
  • 1100 8V Selecta IE Petrol (156C046)
  • 1100 8V Young Petrol (187A1000)
  • 1300D 8V Diesel (156A5000)
  • 750 8V Ecobox Petrol (156A4048)
  • 750 8V Petrol (156A4000)
  • 900 8V IE Petrol (1170A1046)
Panda 2003-2012 10
  • 1.1 8V Petrol (187A1000)
  • 1.2 8V Natural Power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000)
  • 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (169A4000)
  • 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A1000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A5000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (188A8000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (188A9000)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (169A3000)
  • 1.4 8V Natural power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (350A1000)
Panda 2011-2025 12
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir 60 Petrol (312A6000)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir 65 Petrol (312A4000)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Natural Power 85, -CNG CNG,Petrol (46337561)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 80 Petrol (312A5000)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 85, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 90 Petrol (312A7000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet 4x4 Diesel (225A2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet 4x4 Diesel (312A8000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (312B1000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (312B2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet, -4x4 Diesel (199A9000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet, -4x4 Diesel (330A1000)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–1h30

What is the function of Fiat Panda shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Fiat Panda shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Fiat Panda shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Panda 1980-2003 1980-2003 1000 8V 4x4 Petrol (156A2100), 1000 8V IE Petrol (141C2000), 1000 8V IE Petrol (156A2246), 1000 8V Petrol (156A2000), 1000 8V Petrol (156A3000), 1100 8V IE Petrol (176B2000), 1100 8V Selecta IE Petrol (156C046), 1100 8V Young Petrol (187A1000), 1300D 8V Diesel (156A5000), 34 8V … Diesel, Petrol
Panda 2003-2012 2003-2012 1.1 8V Petrol (187A1000), 1.2 8V Natural Power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (169A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A1000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A5000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (188A8000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Panda 2011-2025 2011-2025 0.9 8V TwinAir 60 Petrol (312A6000), 0.9 8V TwinAir 65 Petrol (312A4000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Natural Power 85, -CNG CNG,Petrol (46337561), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 80 Petrol (312A5000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 85, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 90 Petrol (312A7000), 1.0 6… 48V (MHEV), CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol