It is not necessary to release air from the entire air suspension system, it is enough to release it only from the circuit located on the side of the shock absorber being replaced.
Dismantling
1. Remove the cover covering the spare wheel.
2. Release the rear seat back and tilt the seat forward.
3. Raise the floor carpet to provide access to the upper shock mount mounting nuts.
4. Raise the front of the vehicle and jack it up.
WARNING: Do not work under a vehicle raised only on a jack or lift. Always install safety props.
5. Remove the wheel.
6. Place a jack as a support under the lower control arm.
CAUTION: Do not leave the lower control arm suspended from the air spring.
7. Release the air from the pneumatic element located on the side of the shock absorber being replaced.
REAR SUSPENSION, ADJUSTMENTS, Air Suspension - bleed and fill the system with air.
8. Turn away 3 nuts of fastening of the shock-absorber to a body.
9. Turn away a bolt of fastening of the shock-absorber to the bottom lever.
10. Remove shock absorber.
11. Remove and discard bushing.
12. Fix a shock-absorber rod and turn away a nut of fastening of the top support.
13. Remove washer, top support, guard, platter and compression stroke stop.
Assembly
1. Install the compression stop, platter, guard, top mount, and washer onto the shock absorber.
ATTENTION: The hardened platter must be installed in the same position as it was before dismantling.
2. Screw on the nut. Fix the shock absorber rod and tighten the nut with a torque of 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
3. Clean the mating surfaces of the shock absorber and body from dirt.
4. Install a new bushing.
5. Install shock absorber. Slightly screwing the nuts, secure the upper shock absorber support.
6. Align the shock absorber with the lower arm, install the mounting bolt and tighten it with a torque of 110 Nm (81 lb ft).
7. Tighten nuts of fastening of the top support of the shock-absorber with the moment of 56 Nm (40 lb ft)
8. Bring the pressure in the air suspension system to the nominal value.
REAR SUSPENSION, ADJUSTMENTS, Pneumatic suspension - air release and filling the system with air.
ATTENTION: Before removing the prop and placing the vehicle on the wheels, it is necessary to bring the pressure in the air suspension system to the nominal value.
9. Reinstall the wheel and tighten the nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb ft).
10. Lower the car.
11. Replace the floor carpet.
12. Return the rear seat to the upright position.
13. Replace the cover that covers the spare wheel.
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