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Rear Air Spring - VIN Range: G00442->G45703 (60.32.10): Installation

WARNING: Do not install an air spring if the pressure retaining valve has been removed or has become loose. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not install an air spring if the pressure retaining valve has been removed or has become loose. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE: New air springs have a shelf life of seven months from the date of manufacture. Do not install the air spring if the date marking exceeds this date.
    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  1. Install the air spring.
    1. Install the air spring.
    2. Position the air spring to the front of the lower arm.
    3. Locate the air spring into the upper mount.
    4. Locate the lower air spring mounting into the lower arm.
      Fig 1: Installing Air Spring
      G03554253Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    2. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  2. Install the air spring bolt.
    • Tighten to 133 N.m.
      Fig 2: Installing Air Spring Bolt
      G03554254Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    3. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 3: Attaching Rear Fender Splash Shield
    G03554255Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Attach the rear fender splash shield.
    4. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 4: Installing Rear Fender Splash Shield
    G03554256Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Install the rear fender splash shield.
  5. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
    6. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  6. Install the rear air spring retaining nuts.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m.
      Fig 5: Installing Rear Air Spring Retaining Nuts
      G03554257Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  7. Attach the air pipe.
    • Tighten to 5 N.m.
      Fig 6: Attaching Air Pipe
      G03554258Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 7: Installing Air Spring Trim Panel
    G03554260Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Install the air spring trim panel.
    9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 8: Installing Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel
    G03554261Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. Install the luggage compartment side trim panel.
  10. Install the luggage compartment floor covering.
    1. Install the luggage compartment floor covering.
    2. Install the luggage compartment floor covering securing screws.
      Fig 9: Installing Luggage Compartment Floor Covering
      G03554262Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  11. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY CONNECT .
    12. NOTE: Make sure that the air suspension system is repressurized using the Jaguar approved diagnostic system before lowering the vehicle to the ground.
  12. Repressurize the air suspension system. For further information, refer to the Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
  13. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
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