Replacing rear suspension

[Isambard]

Originally Posted by windy

Is it only me that chuckles at this?

No, I missed it!!

[Isambard]

Originally Posted by SkidmarkX5

Its right out of the Bently Manual. (BAVAuto has'em on sale right now)
In the trunk, after you remove the spare tire, on the passenger side just behind the back seat, is an air distribution manifold with two different colored (mine are red & blue) plastic air hoses. Fastened with a compression fitting. Loosen those compression fittings until you hear air hissing out. Give it 10 minutes or so. Then tighten back up - snug, not too tight.
There ya GO!

Thanks Skid, much appreciated! I take it the compressor wont kick in again until I do what you outlined in a previous post regarding lowering back down onto the rear to articulate the sensors etc...

So in a nutshell... loosen the compression fittings until air is released from bags (re-tighten fittings), raise the rear, wheels off, R & R the parts (6 and 11 in my case), wheels back on, lower on jack in centre of rear to articulate the sensors, air bags fill up, remove jack, lower car onto wheels.

Will I need my ride height re-calibrated?

[mywidebody02]

Make sure u pull the fuse for the compressor first. When you lower it make sure you lower it slow so you don't slam the rear. Lit it fill before you completely lower it. Raise both sides at the same time and lower at the same time.

[Isambard]

Originally Posted by mywidebody02

Make sure u pull the fuse for the compressor first. When you lower it make sure you lower it slow so you don't slam the rear. Lit it fill before you completely lower it. Raise both sides at the same time and lower at the same time.

Is it in the glovebox like I have read somewhere? If so, is it marked as such or do I need to know the exact location in the fuse tray/bank?

[dpgx5]

Hello Guys,

Could anyone possibly make a DIY for releasing the air from the rear bags ?

Step by step (maybe some pics) for being able to replace rear upper control arms?

I have the parts, and just don't wanna mess anything up. Read some steps about the procedure but Im still iffy.

This would be allot of help to the forum and myself, regards!
Nick