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    <partNumber>ASE-5692</partNumber>
    <partName>Arnott New eRide Front Electronic Air Strut</partName>
    <partFit>Audi S6/S7 (C8/4K8)</partFit>
    <partPhoto><image file="../ASE-5692/ASE-5692_Product.jpg" alt="ASE-5692 Arnott New eRide Front Electronic Air Strut" title="ASE-5692 Arnott New eRide Front Electronic Air Strut" /></partPhoto>
	  
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<section>
    <headline_large_left>Air Strut Removal</headline_large_left>
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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Set the steering to straight ahead.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			2
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Lift the vehicle according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			3
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Deflate and disable the air suspension system according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			4
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Disconnect the electrical connection at the top of the strut from within the engine bay. (Figures 1, 2)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			5
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the applicable front wheel. (Figure 3)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			6
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Disconnect the air line by unscrewing the fitting. (Figures 4, 5) Unroute the air line from any clips and move aside to prevent damage during the removal and installation process. (Figure 6)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			7
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the bolt securing the ride height sensor to the lower control arm. Carefully move the height sensor arm out of the way to prevent damage during the removal and installation process. (Figures 7, 8)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			8
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the bolt to disconnect the upper control arms from the knuckle. (Figures 9, 10)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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  </section>
	
  <section>
  	<note>
  		Use an appropriate jack to support the axle during the removal and installation process.
	</note>
  </section>
	
<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			9
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Disconnect the sway bar link from the clevis. (Figures 11, 12)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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  </section>
	
<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			10
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the bolt securing the clevis to the bottom of the strut. (Figures 13, 14)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			11
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the bolt connecting the clevis to the lower control arm. (Figures 15, 16)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			12
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Use an appropriate wedge tool to spread the clevis and disconnect it from the bottom of the strut. (Figures 17, 18)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			13
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove trim if necessary to access the upper mounting bolts. Remove the three (3) upper mounting bolts at the top of the strut. (Figures 19, 20)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			14
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the strut toward the front of the vehicle. (Figure 21)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			15
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Removal complete.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

<section>
    <headline_large_left>eRide Strut Installation</headline_large_left>
 </section>
  
 <section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Position the strut into the vehicle. (Figure 22)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			2
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Loosely thread the three (3) upper mounting bolts, but do not tighten yet. (Figure 23)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			3
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Position the bottom of the strut into the clevis. Remove the wedge if still present. (Figure 24)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			4
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Install the bolt connecting the clevis to the lower control arm. (Figures 25, 26)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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  </section>
	
<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			5
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Install the bolt securing the clevis to the bottom of the strut. (Figure 27, 28)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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  </section>
	
<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			6
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Reconnect the sway bar link to the clevis. (Figures 29, 30)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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  </section>
	
<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			7
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Reinstall the bolt to reconnect the two upper control arms to the knuckle. (Figures 31, 32)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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  </section>
	
<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			8
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Reinstall the bolt to connect the ride height sensor arm to the lower control arm. (Figure 33)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			9
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the cap from the gator valve (Figure 34). Install the air line, ensuring the fitting is secure. (Figure 35). Secure the air line to any routing clips (Figure 36).
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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  <section>
  	<note>
  		Scratches and/or deep cuts in the air line may result in leaks. Inspect the air line before installation. Replace the air line and/or fitting if either is damaged.
	</note>
  </section>
	
<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			10
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Tighten the upper mounting bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications and plug in the electrical connector.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			11
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Enable and reinflate your air suspension system and lower your vehicle according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			12
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Installation complete.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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  	<partNumber>ASE-5692</partNumber>
  	<revision>REV 01</revision>
  	<date>April 20, 2026</date>
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