0 A-2502 Arnott Rear Left Air Spring (Comfort) BMW X5 (E53) 200

Air Spring Removal

1 Open the trunk lid, unlock the luggage compartment floor trim panel (1) at handle (2), and remove. (Figure 1)

2 Raise the vehicle.

3 Remove the rear wheel.

4 Remove support for side members (1) and (2) to gain access to the air reservoir. (Figure 2)

5 Carefully loosen the air fitting to deflate the air spring. (Figure 3)

6 Disconnect the top of the air spring by pressing the quick coupling (1) downwards, pressing the retaining ring (2) together, and detaching the air line. Remove the retaining clips (3). (Figure 4)

7 Detach the locking clip (1) from the bottom of the air spring mount and remove the air spring. (Figure 5)

8 Remove the air spring from the vehicle.

9 Removal complete.

Air Spring Installation

Tighten all nuts and bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.

1 Installation is in reverse order of air spring removal.

2 Check for proper orientation of the air line retention clip. Make sure that the tapered edge is facing downward, toward the spring, and is fully seated. (Figures 6, 7)