Rear Air Spring - VIN Range: G00442->G45703

Rear Air Spring - VIN Range: G00442->G45703 (60.32.10)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





2. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
^ Remove the luggage compartment floor covering securing screws.
^ Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.





3. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel.





4. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the air spring trim panel.





5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Disconnect the air spring electrical connector.





6. WARNING: Loosen the pipe no more than one full turn to allow the stored air pressure to vent for a minimum of one minute.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Detach the air pipe.





7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the air spring retaining nuts.
8. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.





9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Detach the rear fender splash shield.





10. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the rear fender splash shield.





11. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the air spring bolt.





12. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the air spring.
^ Displace the air spring lower mounting from the lower arm.
^ Displace the air spring from the upper mounting.
^ Position the air spring to the outside of the lower arm.
^ Remove the air spring.

Installation

WARNING: Do not install an air spring if the pressure retaining valve has been removed or has become loose. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not install an air spring if the pressure retaining valve has been removed or has become loose. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: New air springs have a shelf life of seven months from the date of manufacture. Do not install the air spring if the date marking exceeds this date.





1. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Install the air spring.
^ Install the air spring.
^ Position the air spring to the front of the lower arm.
^ Locate the air spring into the upper mount.
^ Locate the lower air spring mounting into the lower arm.





2. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Install the air spring bolt.
^ Tighten to 133 Nm.





3. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Attach the rear fender splash shield.





4. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Install the rear fender splash shield.
5. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly.





6. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Install the rear air spring retaining nuts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm.





7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Attach the air pipe.
^ Tighten to 5 Nm.





8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Connect the air spring electrical connector.





9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Install the air spring trim panel.





10. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Install the luggage compartment side trim panel.





11. Install the luggage compartment floor covering.
^ Install the luggage compartment floor covering.
^ Install the luggage compartment floor covering securing screws.

12. Connect the battery ground cable.
13. Start and run the engine for 2 minutes to allow the air spring to recharge and to allow the compressor to replenish the reservoir.