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Congratulations on your selection to purchase an Arnott Air Suspension System. We at ArnottAir Suspension Systems are proud to offer a high quality product at the industries most

competitive pricing. Thank you for your confidence in us and our product.

Proper installation is essential to experience and appreciate the benefits of this system. Pleasetake a moment to review these installation instructions before you begin to install this system on

your vehicle.

It is equally important to be aware of all necessary safety measures while installing your new AirRide System. This includes proper lifting and immobilizing of the vehicle and isolation of any

stored energy to prevent personal injury or property damage.

Engineered to Ride, Built to last

WARNING:The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or150 lbf/in ) verify pressure has been relieved and disconnect power to the air ride systemprior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system. Always wearstandard protective hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the airsuspension system.Kit contains:

PARTS LIST

P/N QTY DESCRIPTION

AS-2194 1 REAR SHOCK ASSEMBLY


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General information:

* Shocks not to be stored below 5 0F (-15 0C) and above 122 0F (50 0C).*Avoid damage to air lines and cables.*Removal and installation is only to be performed by full qualified personnel.*Use car manufacturers diagnostic software.*CAUTION: Damage to the vehicle and shock assembly can be incurred if work iscarried out in a manner other than specified in the instructions or in a differentsequence.

REAR SHOCK REMOVAL:

The ignition must remain switched off during the shock removal andreplacement.

1.0 Set steering to straight ahead.

2.0 Remove the air compressor fuse (located on the passengers side fuse box (f32in K40/7 fuse and relay module) in engine compartment) (Figure A).

Figure A


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Use lifting platform (hoist) that is capable of raising the body separatelyfrom the wheels, lift body at the lifting points prescribed by the vehiclemanufacturer.

Vehicle slippage can cause danger to life and limb.

3.0 Raise vehicle.

4.0 Remove rear tire.

NOTE: REAR SHOCK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION IS FOR BOTH THE REARRIGHT AND LEFT SHOCK.

5.0 Remove the side cover of the hat rack to expose the top of the air shock (locatedin the rear window area) (Figure B).

Figure B


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6.0 Disconnect the airline and the 3 mounting nuts from the top of the air shock(Figure C).

Air pressure! Release slowly and allow pressure to escape.

Figure C

7.0 Remove rubber boot and disconnect electrical connector leading to the shockdamper solenoid. (Figure D).

Figure D


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8.0 Remove rear brake caliper:

8.1 Loosen the two (2) bolts on the backside of the caliper (Figure E-1)

8.2 Remove the retaining clip (Figure E-2).

8.3 Disconnect the sensor connector and remove the sensor bracket (FigureE-3).

8.4 Secure the caliper (Figure E-4).

9.0 Disassemble the outer suspension arm (Figure F).

Figure F


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10.0 Disassembly the stabilizer bar link (Figure G).

Figure G

11.0 Remove the bolt and nut connecting the shock assembly to the suspension arm(Figure H).

Figure H


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12.0 Loosen the lower control bolt slightly (this will allow the lower control arm toswing down) (Figure I).

Figure I

13.0 Remove shock assembly from car.


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REAR STRUT INSTALLATION:

Torque nuts and bolts to the manufactures specification.

1.0 Install the new shock assembly into the top mounting holes, screw on the three(3) nuts (Figure J).

Figure J

2.0 Assemble the shock assembly to the suspension arm (Figure K).

Figure K


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3.0 Assemble the suspension arm on the outside (Figure L). It may be necessary touse a jack on the suspension arm to install the bolt and nut (Figure M).

Figure L Figure M

4.0 Assemble the stabilizer bar link (Figure N).

5.0 Tighten the lower control bolt (Figure O).

Figure N Figure O


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6.0 Connect the electrical connector and re-install rubber boot (Figure P).

Figure P7.0 Re-install the rear brake caliper.

7.1 Install caliper, tighten the two (2) bolts on the backside of the caliper(Figure Q-1).

7.2 Re-connect the sensor connector and re-install the sensor bracket bolt(Figure Q-2).

7.3 Re-install retaining clip (Figure Q-3).7.4


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8.0 Install rear tire, tighten lug nuts to manufacturers specification.

9.0 Lower vehicle to standard vehicle height from the lifting platform.

10.0 Re-install hat rack side cover.

Never under any circumstances allow the vehicle to be fully lowered from thelifting platform (hoist) with the air suspension depressurized.

11.0 Re-install the air compressor fuse.

12.0 Lower vehicle to standard vehicle height from the lifting platform.

13.0 Start engine, wait 2 minutes, operate the raising function of the cars electronics.

14.0 Initially lower lifting platform slowly and only completely when the vehicle rises ofits own accord.

15.0 Check shock for leaks.

16.0 Installation complete.

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