Installing the rear air suspension

• When reusing (if installed): Release the assembly ring (1) from the air suspension (2) and dispose.
  NOTE: Assembly ring (1) is no longer installed.

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Failure to comply with the specification  .
  Component damage  .

  • All specifications for installation and removal must  be observed.
• Carefully feed in the air suspension (1) in the arrow direction.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Secure component against falling.
• Check the banjo bolt (2) for contamination and clean, if applicable.
• Carefully screw the banjo bolt (2) into the air suspension (1) by hand to prevent damage to the thread on the air suspension (1).
• Tighten the banjo bolt (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Air pipe to air suspension
  	tightening torque	2.25 Nm

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• Position the air suspension in the wheel well.
• Replace screws (1).

  Parts  : Screws

• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Rear spring strut/air suspension on body
  M10 Replace screw.	Joining torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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• If installed: 

  Position cover (2) on side member.

  Secure the clips (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR TO SPRING STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT WHEEL .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL THIRD-ROW SEATING .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to ACTIVATING AND FILLING THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
• Refer to MEASURING THE RIDE HEIGHT OF REAR AXLE AND ADJUSTING THE NORMAL POSITION .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTION ON THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .