The included EBM is only suitable for vehicles without adaptive headlamps.

Proceeding with installation will result in headlamp error messages.

This vehicle contains a “Closed Air Supply System”. Replacement of components requires proper adherence to procedures set forth within OE servicing literature. Failure to comply with the OE prescribed procedures can result in component damage and/or failure.

2 Safely raise the vehicle according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

3 Deflate and disable the air suspension system according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

5 Open hood and remove applicable engine bay trim to access the strut’s top mount and electrical connector. (Figures 2, 3, 4)

7 Disconnect the electrical connection to the strut. (Figures 8, 9)

8 Loosen and remove the strut’s top mounting nuts. (Figure 10)

9 Loosen and remove air line, then remove and discard oe air fitting. (Figures 11)

10 Disconnect the height sensor linkage. (Figures 12, 13)

12 Disconnect the ABS sensor grommet and connection. (Figures 15, 16)

13 Separate the ball joint from the spindle assembly. (Figures 17, 18)

14 Loosen and remove the top sway bar end link bolt and nut. (Figures 19, 20)

15 Loosen the bottom sway bar end link nut, but do not remove. (Figure 21)

16 Loosen and remove the lower strut bolt. (Figures 22, 23)

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

1 Install the new Arnott coil strut into the vehicle. (Figure 25, 26)

2 Position the strut lower mount to the lower control arm and insert the lower mount bolt. Do not tighten at this time. (Figure 27)

3 Using an appropriate jack, raise the wheel hub to normal ride height. Ensure the top mount seats properly in the strut tower.

4 Connect the spindle to the upper control arm. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 28)

5 Connect the sway bar link to the strut. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 29)

6 Tighten the bottom sway bar end link nut to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 30)

7 Reroute the wiring harnesses and brake lines. Reconnect the height sensor link and ABS sensor harness. (Figure 31)

8 Install the three (3) supplied top strut mounting nuts and tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 32)

9 Reinstall engine strut damper. (Figures 33, 34, 35)

10 Under the hood, reinstall the side trim cover. (Figure 36)

11 Tighten the lower mount bolt to the manufacturer’s specifications.

12 Seal off and secure unused air lines and harness connections.

1 Open rear cargo hatch and remove applicable side paneling. (Figures 37, 38, 39, 40)

2 Ensure the air suspension system has been disabled and deflated.

3 Raise the vehicle according to the manufacturer’s specifications and remove the rear wheels. (Figure 41)

5 Disconnect the electrical connection to the strut. (Figure 43)

7 Remove the bottom mount of the strut from the wheel carrier. (Figure 46)

8 Remove the four (4) top mount screws. Note the positions of the different length screws for installation. It may be necessary to use a hydraulic jack for assistance. (Figures 47, 48, 49, 50)

9 Remove the strut from the vehicle. (Figures 51, 52)

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

1 Install the new Arnott coil strut into the vehicle. (Figures 53, 54)

2 With an assistant, pull down on the wheel hub to position the lower strut mount into the wheel knuckle. Install the lower mount bolt; do not tighten at this time. (Figure 55)

3 Use an appropriate jack to lift the wheel hub to normal ride height. Ensure the upper mounts seat into the body properly.

4 Install the upper mount bolts. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 56)

5 Tighten the lower mount bolt to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 57)

6 Seal off and secure unused air lines and electrical connections.

The included EBM does not apply to vehicles equipped with adaptive headlight leveling. Installing on vehicles equipped with adaptive headlight leveling will result in headlamp error messages

1 Remove the trim panel from the passenger side rear cargo area to gain access to the air suspension module. (Figure 58)

2 Disconnect the two harnesses from the module. The modules will remain unplugged while the EBM is in service. (Figure 59)

3 According to the table below, splice the EBM harness wires to the applicable control module harness wires using the four (4) supplied heat-shrink butt connectors. (Figure 60, 61)

EBM FROM TO PIN # HARNESS # VEHICLE Black Brown 21 B Red Black/Blue 8 Right Taillight Assembly Blue Orange/Brown 1 A Green Orange/Red 2 A

5 Secure the EBM in a suitable location, away from friction or pinch points.

Do not plug the suspension control modules back in. They remain unplugged. There should be no suspension error lights present in the instrument cluster.