A8L Quattro Sedan W12-6.0L (BSB) (2005)
Air Spring: Procedures
Air Spring Damper, Emptying
Air Spring Damper, Emptying
Remove the front air spring damper. Refer to => [ Air Spring Damper ] See: Removal and Replacement/Front Suspension/Air Spring Damper.
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Slowly open the residual pressure retaining valve - 2 - on the front air spring damper and allow the air pressure to escape.
Remove the rear air spring damper. Refer to => [ Air Spring Damper ] See: Removal and Replacement/Rear Suspension.
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Slowly open the residual pressure retaining valve - 2 - on the rear air spring damper and allow the air pressure to escape.
Illustrations show a conventional shock absorber. The procedure for an air spring damper is the same.
A - Opening by Drilling a Hole
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Secure the air spring damper vertically in a vise with the piston rod facing down.
CAUTION!
Wear protective eyewear while drilling.
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Drill a 3 mm diameter hole - arrow A - through the outer tube of the shock absorber.