0AS-3407Arnott New Rear Left Air StrutBMW 7 Series (G11/G12 Chassis, w/AWD or RWD)150AIR STRUT REMOVAL
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Raise vehicle.
2
Remove rear right wheel. (Figure 1)
3
Disconnect the air line from the strut. (Figures 2, 3)
4
Disconnect and unroute the two (2) electrical connections to the strut. (Figure 4)
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Remove the debris guard under the wheel carrier assembly. (Figures 5, 6)
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Remove the bottom strut mount bolt. (Figure 7)
7
Disassemble the back seat and the rear speaker panel to reveal the strut top mount. (Figures 8, 9)
8
Remove the three (3) top mount nuts. (Figures 10, 11, 12, 13)
9
Remove the old strut from the vehicle. (Figure 14)
10
Removal complete.
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 Arnott strut on to the vehicle. (Figure 19)
3
Install the three (3) top mount nuts. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 20, 21, 22, 23)
4
Install the bottom strut mount bolt. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 24, 25)
5
Reinstall the debris shield under the wheel carrier assembly. (Figures 26, 27)
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Connect the two (2) electrical connections to the new strut. (Figures 28, 29)
7
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
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Insert air line into strut VOSS fitting. Press air line in firmly until it is seated. (Figure 31)
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Reassemble the back seat and speaker paneling.
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Reinstall the wheel.
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Lower the vehicle.
12
Installation complete.