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    <partNumber>VB-3832</partNumber>
    <partName>Arnott New Solenoid Valve Block</partName>
    <partFit>Audi A6/S6/RS7 (C7)/S7 (C6)/A8/S8 (D4)</partFit>
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	<section>
	<text-center>
		THIS MANUAL ILLUSTRATES THE PROPER INSTALLATION OF VB-3832 ON A 2015 AUDI A8 WITH (D4) CHASSIS
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</section>
	
	<section>
    <headline_large_left>Valve Block Removal</headline_large_left>
 </section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Raise vehicle.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			2
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove rear underbody panel to gain access to air suspension compressor and valve block. (Figures 1, 2)
		</text>
	</steps>
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			3
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Disconnect electrical connection. (Figure 3)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			4
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the air lines. (Figures 4, 5)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			5
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove valve block retaining screws and remove valve block from vehicle. (Figures 6, 7)
		</text>
	</steps>
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			6
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Removal complete.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
    <headline_large_left>Valve Block Installation</headline_large_left>
 </section>
	
	<section>
    <warning>
    	Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specifications during the installation process.
    </warning>
  </section>
	
	<section>
    <warning>
    	Do not remove the air fittings from the valve block. Doing so may cause damage and/or void warranty. Remove the shipping pins from the new air fittings and insert the air lines until fully seated.
    </warning>
  </section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove shipping pins and install new valve block into vehicle. Install the bracket retaining screws. New retaining screws are provided by Arnott, the screws used in this example are the previously used screws. (Figures 8, 9, 10)
		</text>
	</steps>
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			2
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Prepare the existing air lines by removing the old air fittings, using the figure below as an example. (Figure 11)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<headline_medium_left>REMOVAL</headline_medium_left>
</section>

<section>
    <warning>
    	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.
    </warning>
  </section>
  
  <section>
  	<note>
  		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.
  	</note>
  </section>
  
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			3
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Install the air lines. Press in the air lines firmly until full seated. (Figures 12, 13)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

<section>
  	<note>
  		The proper hose color placement into the valve block air fittings is critical to proper operation of the air system.
  	</note>
  </section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			4
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Reconnect electrical connection. (Figure 14)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			5
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Reinstall the rear underbody panel. (Figure 15)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			6
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Lower vehicle
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			7
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Enable air suspension system per manufacturer's specifications.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			8
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Installation complete.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
  
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  	<partNumber>VB-3832</partNumber>
  	<revision>REV 01</revision>
  	<date>November 11, 2025</date>
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