0 AS-3121 Arnott New Rear Air Strut Audi A8 Quattro (D4 Chassis, w/o Sport Suspension) 150

AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1 Raise vehicle.

2 Remove applicable rear wheel. (Figure 1)

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

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

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

6 Remove the wire harness clip from the wire guide clip. (Figure 8)

7 Remove bottom strut bolt. (Figure 9)

8 Remove rear speaker panel and speaker to reveal top strut mount nuts. (Figures 10, 11)

9 Remove the four (4) top mount nuts and unclip retaining clips. (Figure 12, 13)

10 Remove old strut from vehicle. (Figure 14)

11 Removal complete.

ELECTRONIC AIR STRUT INSTALLATION

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

1 Prep the new air strut for installation by removing the silver thread shipping plug, installing the provided VOSS fitting, and removing the white shipping pin. (Figures 15, 16)

2 Install new Arnott strut on to the vehicle. (Figure 17)

3 Use the provided alignment spacers on the four (4) top studs. Ensure the lips of the spacer faces down and aligns onto the stud before installing the four (4) top mount nuts and tightening them to manufacture’s specifications. (Figures 18, 19)

4 Install the bottom strut mount bolt and tighten to manufacture’s specifications. (Figure 20)

5 Connect the electrical connector to the new strut. Connect air line by inserting it to the VOSS fitting until it is seated. (Figure 21)

6 Clip wiring harness tab to new strut clip. (Figure 22)

7 Reassemble fender well cover

8 Reassemble speaker and speaker panel.

9 Reinstall wheel.

10 Lower vehicle.