A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.2L (BKH) (2006)
Air Spring: Procedures
Front Air Suspension Strut, Emptying
Front Air Suspension Strut, Emptying
Front suspension strut (air suspension), removing. Refer to => [ Air Suspension Strut, Mounting Bracket ] See: Removal and Replacement/Front
Suspension/Air Suspension Strut, Mounting Bracket.
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Slowly open residual pressure retaining valve - 2 - on front suspension strut (air suspension) and allow air pressure to escape.
A - Open by drilling
Illustrations show a conventional shock absorber. The procedure for suspension struts (air suspension) is the same.
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Clamp suspension strut (air suspension) vertically in vise with piston rods facing down.
CAUTION!
Wear protective eyewear while drilling.
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Drill a hole 3 mm in dia. - arrow A - through outer tube of shock absorber.