Arnott P-2872 User manual

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BMW X5(E70 CHASSIS)
BMW X6(E71 CHASSIS)
Congratulations on your purchase of an Arnott®air suspension product. We at Arnott Incorporated are proud to
offer a high quality product at the industry’s most competitive pricing.Thank you for your condence in us and
our product.
Proper installation is essential to experience and appreciate the benets of this system. Please take a moment
to review these installation instructions before you begin to install these components on your vehicle.The
removal and installation of air suspension products should only be performed by a fully qualied, ASE
Certied, professional.
It is equally important to be aware of all necessary safety measures while installing your new Air Suspension
System.This includes proper lifting and immobilizing of the vehicle and isolation of any stored energy to
prevent personal injury or property damage.
"Engineered to Ride, Built to Last®"
WARNING: The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or 150 lbf/in). Verify pressure has been relieved
and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system.
Always wear standard hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the air suspension system.
Arnott®is committed to the quality of its products. If you have a question or problem with any Arnott product,
please contact Arnott by calling 800-251-8993 during normal business hours or email [e-mail].
(In the EU please call [phone] or email [e-mail]).

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AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. SET STEERING TO STRAIGHT AHEAD.
2. RAISE VEHICLE.
3. REMOVE THE FASTENERS AND PANELING UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO EXPOSE
THE VEHICLE'S AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR VALVE BLOCK. (FIGURES 10-1, 10-2)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Reading this manual signies your agreement to the terms of the general release, waiver of liability, and hold harmless agreement,
the full text of which is available at www.arnottinc.com.
• Not to be stored below 5oF (-15oC) or above 122oF (50oC).
• Avoid damage to air lines and cables.
• Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualied personnel.
• Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.
CAUTION: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specied
in the instructions or in a different sequence.
To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to
disconnect your battery.
Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for
additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath
the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.
FIGURE 10-1 FIGURE 10-2

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4. LOCATE AND REMOVE THE THREE (3) ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ON THE COMPRESSOR/VALVE
BLOCK ASSEMBLY. (FIGURES 10-3, 10-4, 10-5)
5. LOCATE AND REMOVE THE TWO (2) AIR LINES LEADING TO THE VALVE BLOCK. (FIGURE 10-6)
FIGURE 10-5
FIGURE 10-6
FIGURE 10-3 FIGURE 10-4

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7. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE HARDWARE HOLDING THE BRACKETS FOR THE FOUR (4) BLACK
TUBES RUNNING DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE COMPRESSOR. (FIGURES 10-8, 10-9)
8. LOCATE AND REMOVE THE THREE (3) NUTS HOLDING THE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY TO THE VEHICLE.
(FIGURES 10-10, 10-11)
6. LOCATE AND DISCONNECT THE FITTING ON THE LARGER RUBBER HOSE THAT RUNS FORWARD
FROM THE COMPRESSOR. (FIGURE 10-7)
FIGURE 10-7
FIGURE 10-8 FIGURE 10-9
FIGURE 10-10 FIGURE 10-11

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9. REMOVE THE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE. (FIGURE 10-12)
FIGURE 10-12
10. REMOVAL COMPLETE.
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL THE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY BACK INTO THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE ORDER
OF REMOVAL.
Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specications during the installation process.

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CRACKED AIR SPRINGS MUST BE CHANGED
TO VALIDATE THE WARRANTY ON THE COMPRESSOR
PLEASE READ ADDITIONAL WARRANTY INFORMATION ONTHE BACK OFYOUR INVOICE
PROPER PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSING YOUR AIR SPRINGS CONDITION:
1. TURN OFF AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH IF EQUIPPED.
2. REFERTO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR PROPER LIFTINGTECHNIQUES AND JACKING POINTS.
3. RAISETHE VEHICLE.
4. INSPECT AIR SPRINGS FOR ANYTYPE OF CRACKS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR. CRACKS IN AIR
SPRINGS ARE EVIDENT IFTHEY ARE LEAKING.THIS WILL CAUSETHE COMPRESSORTO
OVERHEAT AND FAIL FROM CONTINUOUS OPERATION.
REFER TO ARNOTT PART NUMBER:
A-2642 (LEFT OR RIGHT REPLACEMENT REAR AIR SPRING FOR 07-13 BMW X5/09-13 BMW X6)
* IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REPLACEYOUR BMW X5/X6 AIR SPRINGS IN PAIRS.
WARNING
Arnott®is committed to the quality of its products. If you have a question or problem with any Arnott product,
please contact Arnott by calling 800-251-8993 during normal business hours or email [e-mail].
(In the EU please call [phone] or email [e-mail]).