0 AS-3402 New Front Right Air Strut BMW 7 Series (G11/G12 Chassis, w/RWD) 150

FRONT AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1 Set steering to straight ahead.

2 Raise vehicle.

3 Remove front right wheel. (Figure 1)

4 Disconnect the air line from the strut. (Figure 2)

5 Disconnect and unroute the two (2) electrical connections to the strut. (Figures 3, 4)

6 Disconnect the control arm spindle from wheel carrier assembly. (Figures 5, 6)

7 Remove the sway bar end link nut and disconnect the end link. (Figures 7, 8)

8 Remove the bottom strut mount bolt. (Figures 9, 10)

9 Locate and remove the struts three (3) top mount bolts. (Figures 11, 12, 13)

10 Remove the old strut from the vehicle. (Figure 14)

11 Removal complete.

FRONT 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 threaded shipping plug, installing the provided VOSS fitting, and removing the white shipping pin. (Figures 15, 16, 17, 18)

2 Install the new strut into the vehicle. (Figure 19)

3 Install the three new top mount screws and washers. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 20)

4 Reinstall the bottom mount bolt. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 21, 22)

5 Install the sway bar end link nut and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 23, 24)

6 Reconnect the control arm spindle to the wheel carrier assembly. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 25, 26)

7 Connect and route the strut electrical connections. (Figures 27, 28, 29)

8 Prepare air line by removing old VOSS fitting using the figure below as an example. (Figure 30)

REMOVAL

Prior to inserting the existing air line into the new air strut you will need to remove the old original equipment air line fitting and discard.

Scratches and/or deep cuts in the air line can result in possible leaks. Inspect the air line before insertion. Air line needs to be replaced if damaged.

FIGURE 30

9 Insert air line into strut VOSS fitting. Press air line in firmly until it is seated. (Figure 31)

10 Reinstall wheel.

11 Lower the vehicle.

12 Installation complete.