Air Suspension AS-2305 REV 2 - Manual (Page 4)

4 REV 2 11/11/2013 AS-2305
AS- 2305
ARNOTT REMANUFACTURED
FRONT RIGHT AIR STRUT
FOR 2000-2006 BMW X 5
FIGURE F
8. WITH THE AIR STRUT REMOVED YOU CAN NOW GAIN ACCESS TO ITS HOSE CONNECTION, SLOWLY REMOVE
THE FITTING TO DEFLATE AND FREE THE ASSEMBLY. REMOVE THE AIR LINE FITTING FROM THE AIR HOSE
AND DISCARD. (FIGURE F)
AIR STRUT INSTALLATION
1. INSTALLATION IS IN REVERSE ORDER OF AIR STRUT REMOVAL.
FIGURE D FIGURE E
7. REMOVE THE TWO LARGE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE STRUT TO THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY. (FIGURE D)
WITH THE NUTS AND BOLTS REMOVED FROM THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, PULL THE SPINDLE OUTWARD
WHILE PUSHING THE STRUT. (FIGURE E)
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.