General Information - Bilstein 45-240256 Mode D'emploi

EN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
BILSTEIN Article No.: 45-240256 / 45-240263

General information:

• Do not store struts below -15 °C or above +50 °C
• Disassembly and installation may only be performed
by fully quali ed and certi ed personnel at a specialist
workshop
• Special car manufacturer's tools and equipment
are required for replacement work!
• Check air pipes and cables – renew if damaged
Dismantling the front axle strut
• Activate the vehicle's jacking mode
• Remove any parts (fuel lter etc.) located
above the spring strut in the engine
compartment
• Disconnect the plug-in connection
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• Remove the nuts on the strut tower
and remove ring
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• Raise vehicle
Use the chassis lifting points prescribed by
the car manufacturer. Risk of serious bodily
injury or death due to the vehicle slipping.
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• Caution! The vehicle and the air suspension module may
be damaged if replacement work is not carried
out according to the instructions or in a different order
• BILSTEIN shock absorbers may only be replaced
as a set
• Air springs are left and right-hand parts
• Remove wheel
• Vent air from strut with OBD system
The ignition must remain switched o during
work on the air suspension module.
• Unscrew pressure line connection
on upper end of suspension strut
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Do not twist, fold or crimp air line.
• Seal line with plug during work
• Pull the pin
and out and release the coupling rod
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• Disconnect or remove any cables and
retainers on the wheel bearing housing
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in the height sensor down
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