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Rear Air Spring - VIN Range: G45704->G99999 (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.
    Fig 1: Installing Air Spring
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  1. Install the air spring.
    2. NOTE: Left hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 2: Tightening Spring Retaining Bolt
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  2. Tighten to 133 N.m.
    3. NOTE: Left hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 3: Tightening Stabilizer Bar Link
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  3. Tighten to 48 N.m.
    4. NOTE: Left hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 4: Repositioning Stabilizer Bar Link Cover
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  4. Reposition the stabilizer bar link cover.
    5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 5: Tightening Spring Retaining Nut
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  5. Tighten to 25 N.m.
    6. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 6: Tightening Air Pipe
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  6. Tighten to 5 N.m.
    7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 7: Connecting Air Spring Electrical Connector
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  7. Connect the air spring electrical connector.
    8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 8: Installing Air Spring Trim Panel
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  8. Install the air spring trim panel.
    9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 9: Installing Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel
    G03554281Courtesy 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 10: Installing Luggage Compartment Floor Covering
      G03554282Courtesy 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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