0 AS-3030 Arnott New Rear Right Air Strut Audi A8 (D3 Chassis, w/o Sport Suspension) 150

AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1 Set steering to straight ahead.

2 Raise vehicle.

3 Remove applicable rear wheel. (Figure 1)

4 Remove fender well cover to access the rear strut. (Figures 2, 3)

5 Locate and disconnect the electrical connector. (Figures 4, 5)

6 Disconnect air line from VOSS fitting. (Figures 6, 7)

7 Remove (2) nuts securing reservoir brackets to vehicle. (Figure 8)

8 Remove (3) top bolts securing strut to vehicle. (Figure 9)

9 Remove bottom strut bolt. (Figure 10)

10 Disconnect the brake line bracket and ride height sensor. (Figures 11, 12)

11 Remove sway bar bolt. (Figures 13, 14)

12 Using a breaker bar for leverage, lift strut up and over the upper control arm. (Figure 15)

13 Remove strut from vehicle. (Figure 16)

14 Removal complete.

AIR STRUT INSTALLATION

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

Do not remove the air fitting from the air strut. Doing so may cause damage and/or void warranty.

1 Installation is in the reverse order of air strut removal. Adhere to all manufacturer’s specifications for torque values.