Rear Pair Air Suspension Bags For BMW X5 E70, X6 E71 E72 Sport Utility

Fitment:

• BMW | X5 | 2007~2013 | 3.0L/4.4L/4.8L
• BMW | X6 | 2008~2015 | 3.0L/4.4L

Item Specifications

Key Words: Rear Pair Air Suspension Spring Bags For BMW X5 E70 2006-2013, X6 E71 2008-2014, X6 E72 2009-2010

*Removal Guideline

Caution: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified in the instructions or in a different sequence.

1.To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to disconnect your battery.

2.Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.

1.Set steering to straight ahead.

2.Raise vehicle.

3.Remove rear wheel.(picture a)

4.Remove the fasteners and paneling under the right side of the vehicle to expose the vehicle¡¯s air suspension valve block.(picture b, c, d)

5.Locate the valve block and slowly remove the air line to deflate the air spring. When looking at the valve block, the air hose on the right will deflate the right air spring and the air hose on the left will deflate the left air spring.(picture e)

6.Remove the bottom piston from the lower air spring seat by pressing in the two locking tabs and pushing upward on the bottom piston.(picture f, g)

7.Remove the top of the air spring by turning counterclockwise approximately 90 deg. And pull the air spring out.(picture h, i)

8.Remove the air line from the air spring. Remove the air line fitting from the air hose and discard.(picture j, k)

*Installation Guideline

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

Do not remove the air fitting from the air spring. 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.

1.Installation is in reverse order of air spring removal.

2.Remove the white shipping pin from the new air fitting and insert air line. Verify air line is fully secure by gently pulling back on the air line.

*Warning & Notice

Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Any air spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle. Refer to the procedure. An incorrectly folded air spring could rupture, altering the handling characteristics of the vehicle. If a vehicle has been driven with an incorrectly folded air spring, a new air spring must be installed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Failure to observe the following instructions may result in a sudden failure of the air spring or suspension system.

Any rear spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle.

The air spring refolding procedure should only be used for an air spring which has never supported the vehicle's weight while in the incorrectly folded position.

Incorrectly folded air springs found on vehicles during pre-delivery inspection or after use must be installed new.

Do not attempt to inflate any air spring which has been collapsed while uninflated from the rebound hanging position to the jounce stop.

When installing a new air spring, care must be taken not to apply a load to the suspension until springs have been inflated using the air spring fill procedure.

After inflating an air spring in the hanging position, it must be inspected for correct shape.

Note

The vehicle must be positioned on a suitable lifting device prior to deflating the air suspension system.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist until the wheel and tire assemblies are slightly above the ground.

2.Using the scan tool, vent the air springs.

3.Remove the air spring retainer.

4.Detach the air spring from the rear axle.

5.Remove the air spring in the following sequence.

1.Disconnect the air spring solenoid electrical connector.

2.Compress the quick connect locking ring and pull out the air tube.

3.Remove the air spring.

Please double confirm the compatibility as well as the OEM number before purchasing.

Instruction is not included. Professional installation is recommended.

Includes

Pair for Rear Left & Right Air Suspension Spring Bags