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C-3183
ARNOTT PREMIUM COIL SPRING CONVERSION KIT w/EBM
FOR 2000-2006 VARIOUS LONG WHEELBASE GM SUVs
The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or 150 lbf/in). Verify pressure has been relieved and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system. Always wear standard hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the air suspension system.
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Not to be stored below 5°F (-15°C) or above 122°F (50°C).
Avoid damage to air lines and cables.
Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualified personnel.
Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.
Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified
in the instructions or in a different sequence.
To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to
disconnect your battery.
Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for
additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath
the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.
1. Set steering to straight.
3. Remove the front wheels. (FIGURE 1)
4. Locate and remove the upper shock sensor plug. Turn the plug counter clockwise to unlock it from the strut. (FIGURES 2, 3)
5. Support the lower A-Arm with a jack or other suitable device to relieve pressure from the shock’s mounting points. (FIGURE 4)
6. Remove the upper mounting nut, washer, and rubber isolator. (FIGURES 5, 6)
7. Remove the lower shock mounting nut and bolt. (FIGURES 7, 8)
8. Remove the shock from the vehicle. (FIGURE 9)
Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specifications during the installation process.
1. Remove the top nut, washer, and bushing from the top of the shock. (FIGURES 10, 11)
2. Install the shock into the vehicle. (FIGURE 12)
3. Reinstall the lower shock mounting nut and bolt and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURES 13)
4. Reinstall the bushing, washer and nut onto the top of the shock, tightening to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURES 14, 15)
5. Installation complete.
Secure the sensor harness in a way not to interfere with any moving parts or components with excessive heat.
REAR AIR SHOCK/COIL SPRING REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear wheels. (FIGURE 16)
2. Locate and remove the air lines to deflate the air shocks. Turn the metal clip approx. 90° to remove the air line fitting from the air shock. (FIGURE 17)
3. Locate and remove the electrical connectors from the top of the air shocks. (FIGURE 18)
4. Loosen and remove the upper and lower shock mounting nuts. (FIGURES 19, 20)
5. Support the axle to relieve pressure from the air shocks mounting points. Remove the upper and lower air shock mounting bolts. (FIGURE 21)
6. Remove the air shocks from the vehicle. (FIGURE 22)
7. Remove the bolts and ride height sensors from the upper control arms. (FIGURES 23, 24)
8. Remove the bolt and bracket holding the brake line to the rear differential. (FIGURES 25, 26)
9. Remove the nuts on the upper sway bar end links. (FIGURE 27)
10. Using a jack or other suitable device, support the axle to release pressure from the sway bar end links. Remove the sway bar end link bolts. (FIGURES 28, 29)
11. Slowly lower the axle and remove the coil springs. Save the rubber coil spring seat for reinstallation. (FIGURE 30)
REAR COIL SPRING INSTALLATION
Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specifications during the installation process.
1. Reinstall the rubber coil spring seats onto the new coil springs. (FIGURE 31)
2. Insert the coil spring with seats back into the mounting location. (FIGURE 32)
3. Raise the rear axle back up to align the sway bar end link. Reinstall the upper sway bar end link bolt and nut and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURES 33, 34)
4. Reinstall the bolt and bracket that holds the brake line to the rear differential. (FIGURE 35)
5. Reinstall the bolts and ride height sensors to the upper control arms and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURE 36)
6. Install the shock into the vehicle. (FIGURE 37)
7. Install the lower shock mounting bolt and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURE 38)
8. Install the upper shock mounting bolt and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (FIGURE 39)
9. Installation complete.
Secure the sensor harness in a way not to interfere with any moving parts or components with excessive heat.
ELECTRONIC BYPASS MODULE INSTALLATION
1. Remove the trim panel in order to access the air suspension control module in the rear right side of the cargo area. (FIGURE 40)
2. Remove (3) connectors from air suspension controller. (FIGURE 41)
3. Locate pins ‘D’ and ‘E’ on the gray connector and cut the wires. (FIGURE 42)
4. Locate pin B-8 on the pink 24 pin connector and cut wire. (FIGURE 43)
5. Connect to the wiring harness side. (FIGURES 44)
ELECTRONIC BYPASS MODULE
FROM
TO
VEHICLE'S WIRING HARNESS'
BLUE
PIN B-8
RED
PIN D
BLACK
PIN E
6. Controller and controller I.D. plate. (FIGURES 46, 47)
7. Do not reconnect air ride controller.
8. Replace the factory ‘RTD’ 30A fuse with supplied 5A fuse.
9. EBM installation complete.