Rear Right Air Suspension Bag For Lincoln Continental 1995-2002

Fitment:

• Lincoln | Continental | 1995~2002 | 4.6L

Item Specifications

Key Words: Rear Right Air Suspension Spring Bag For 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental

*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.

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

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.

Turn the air suspension switch to the off position(switch is located on the passenger front kick plate).

1.Set steering to straight ahead.

2.Raise vehicle.

3.Remove rear wheel.

4.Remove air spring solenoid retaining-clip.(figure a)

5.Rotate solenoid counterclockwise to the first stop, then pull outward on solenoid. Make sure all the air vents out of the air spring. Rotate again and remove solenoid.(figure b)

6.Depress the two plastic locking fingers on the top air spring cap. Push down on air spring and remove from top body bracket.(figure c)

7.Depress the four locking clips on the lower air spring piston. Push up through spring seat.(figure d)

8.Remove old air spring from vehicle.(figure e)

*Installation Guideline

1.Place new air spring into lower suspension seat. Press down on piston until the plastic locking clips snap into place.(reverse step#7)

2.Pull up on the air spring cap and lock it back to the top body bracket.(reverse step#6)

3.Replace o-rings and install the solenoid in the new air spring.(reverse steps 4 and 5)

4.Replace wheel and lower suspension.

5.Turn air suspension switch back to the on position and start vehicle. Suspension will automatically return to its normal trim height.

*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 chart as well as the OEM number before purchasing.

Instruction is not included. Professional installation is recommended.

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