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Rear Air Spring - VIN Range: G45704->G99999 (60.32.10): Removal

  1. Using the Jaguar approved diagnostic system depressurize the air suspension system.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  3. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
    1. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering securing screws.
    2. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
      Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Covering
      G03554263Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    4. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 2: Removing Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel
    G03554264Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel.
    5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Spring Trim Panel
    G03554265Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Remove the air spring trim panel.
    6. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Air Spring Electrical Connector
    G03554266Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Disconnect the air spring electrical connector.
    7. WARNING: Loosen the pipe no more than one full turn to allow the stored air pressure to vent for a minimum of one minute.
    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Air Pipe
    G03554267Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Detach the air pipe.
    8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 6: Removing Air Spring Retaining Nuts
    G03554268Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Remove the air spring retaining nuts.
  9. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
    10. NOTE: Left hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 7: Repositioning Stabilizer Bar Link Cover
    G03554269Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  10. Reposition the stabilizer bar link cover.
    11. NOTE: Left hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar Link
    G03554270Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  11. Detach the stabilizer bar link.
    12. NOTE: Left hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 9: Removing Air Spring Retaining Bolt
    G03554271Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. Remove the air spring retaining bolt.
    13. NOTE: Left hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 10: Removing Air Spring
    G03554272Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  13. Remove the air spring.
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