Change Car Shock Absorbers Fiat Panda
Change Car Shock Absorbers
| Estimated time | 2h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~200£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Panda 1980-2003 12
Panda 2003-2012 10
Panda 2011-2025 12
|
| 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 |