0 AS-3801 Arnott New Rear Left Air Strut BMW 5/6 Series (G31/G32) w-w/o M-Sport, w/o VDC 150

REAR AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1 Disable and deflate the air suspension system per manufacturer’s instructions.

2 Raise the vehicle.

3 Remove the rear wheel. (Figure 1)

4 Remove the air line from the air spring. Use a spanner to loosen the connector and pull the air line out. (Figures 2, 3)

5 Remove the lower shock mounting nut and bolt. (Figure 4)

6 Loosen and remove the top bolt (1) and top three (3) mounting nuts, located in the trunk. (Figure 5)

7 Remove the inner lower control arm nuts and bolts. (Figures 6, 7)

8 Remove the air strut from vehicle. (Figure 8)

9 Removal complete.

REAR AIR STRUT INSTALLATION

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

1 Install the new strut into the vehicle. (Figure 9)

2 Install the lower strut mount bolt and lower control arm nuts and bolts. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 10)

3 Tighten the top mount nuts and bolt to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 11)

4 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 12, 13, 14, 15)

5 Prepare air line by removing old VOSS fitting using the figure below as an example. (Figure 16)

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 16

6 Insert air line into strut VOSS fitting. Press air line in firmly until it is seated. (Figure 17)

7 Reinstall the wheel.

8 Lower the vehicle.

9 Enable and inflate the air suspension per manufacturer’s instructions.

10 Installation complete.

The vehicle must be re-aligned after replacement of the rear air strut.