0 ASE-4369 Arnott New Rear Electronic eRide Air Strut Jaguar XJ Series (X351) 150

With vehicle properly lifted, shift the car into neutral to release tension on the rear suspension prior to disassembly.

AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1 Raise vehicle.

2 Remove applicable rear wheel. (Figure 1)

3 In the trunk, remove the spare wheel cover and applicable side trim. (Figures 2, 3, 4, 5)

4 Disconnect the struts electrical connection. (Figure 6)

5 Using a wrench, disconnect the air line from the check valve. (Figure 7)

6 Remove the air line fitting from the air hose and discard. (Figure 8)

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 8

7 Remove the four (4) air strut mounting nuts. (Figure 9)

8 Loosen and remove the lower sway bar end link nut then disconnect end link. (Figures 10, 11)

9 Detach the rear tie rod. (Figures 12, 13)

10 Remove the lower air strut mounting bolt. (Figure 14)

11 Remove strut from vehicle. (Figure 15)

12 Removal complete.

eRide 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. Remove the white shipping pin from the new air fitting and insert the air line until fully seated.

1 Prepare the air strut by removing the black threaded plastic plug from the valve on the air strut as demonstrated below. (Figures 16, 17)

2 Install strut into vehicle. (Figure 18)

3 Install lower strut mounting bolt and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 19)

4 Install tie rod bolt/nut and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 20, 21)

5 Install sway bar end link/nut and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 22, 23)

6 Lower the vehicle to appropriate height and reinstall the four (4) top mount nuts. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 24)

7 Install the air fitting provided in the kit to existing air hose using the figure below as an example. (Figure 25)

FIGURE 25

8 Reconnect the struts electrical connection. (Figure 26)

9 Reinstall all applicable trunk lining and spare tire cover.

10 Reinstall applicable rear wheel.

11 Lower the vehicle.

12 Installation complete.