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Originally Posted by gregg3gs
Nito, you will have to lower the car to activate the switches that inflate the bags.
A Super important thing is not to lower the car all the way down.
You could also cheat the system by locating the links and activating the switch that way. Side-note, I never did that but it should be possible.
Remember, lower both sides.
Once lowered also watch the bag roll down as oppose to fold and crease.
Finally, once inflated, inspect the bag is nice and round (in the hole) as oppose to touching the upper cup. ( I destroyed one bag that way, it rubbed a hole in itself)
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Thanks for the reply! I did lower the car to try to activate. I even lowered the passenger side that still has the original bag all the way down since I am replacing it anyhow and do not care if it is damaged. I wanted to see if the compressor will kick on at all but it did not.
Are these the links you are referring to?
BMW Workshop Manuals > X Series E70 X5 4.8i (N62TU) OFFRD > 2 Repair Instructions > 37 Integrated Suspension Systems > 14 Electrical Components > 5 RA Replacing Rear Ride-height Sensor
If so, how would I activate them manually? Is it a matter of raising the whole arm?