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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:

and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system.
Always wear standard protective hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the air suspension system.

The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or 150 lbf/in). Verify pressure has been relieved

KIT CONTAINS:

PARTS LIST

P/N QTY DESCRIPTION

21-4599 1 ARNOTT FRONT COIL SPRING CONVERSION

21-4395 1 ARNOTT REAR COIL SPRING CONVERSION

21-7935 1 ACCESSORY KIT

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]

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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) and 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:

in the instructions or in a different sequence.

Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specied

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.

FRONT AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1. SET THE STEERING TO STRAIGHT AHEAD.

2. RAISE THE VEHICLE.

3. REMOVE THE FRONT WHEELS. (FIGURE 10-1)

FIGURE 10-1

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4. UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FROM THE AIR SPRINGS SOLENOID. (FIGURE 10-2)

FIGURE 10-2

5. REMOVE THE AIR LINE FROM THE AIR SPRINGS SOLENOID. PUSH THE COLLAR IN TO RELEASE AND PULL
THE AIR LINE OUT. (FIGURE 10-3)

FIGURE 10-3

6. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE BALL JOINT NUT TO SEPARATE THE BALL JOINT FROM THE SPINDLE
ASSEMBLY. (FIGURE 10-4)

FIGURE 10-4

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7. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE TOP THREE (3) MOUNTING NUTS AND BOTTOM MOUNTING NUT/BOLT. (FIGURE 10-5)

FIGURE 10-5

8. REMOVE THE AIR STRUT FROM VEHICLE. (FIGURE 10-6)

FIGURE 10-6

9. REMOVAL COMPLETE.

FRONT COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specications during the installation process.

1. INSTALL THE COIL SPRING ASSEMBLY ONTO THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE ORDER OF AIR STRUT REMOVAL.
SECURE THE AIR HOSE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN A SUITABLE LOCATION.

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REAR AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS. (FIGURE 20-1)

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FIGURE 20-1

2. UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FROM THE AIR SPRINGS SOLENOID. (FIGURE 20-2)

FIGURE 20-2

3. REMOVE THE AIR LINE FROM THE AIR SPRINGS SOLENOID. PUSH THE COLLAR IN TO RELEASE AND PULL
THE AIR LINE OUT. (FIGURE 20-3)

FIGURE 20-3

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4. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE TOP THREE (3) MOUNTING NUTS AND THE BOTTOM MOUNTING NUT/BOLT. (FIGURE 20-4)

FIGURE 20-4

5. REMOVE THE AIR STRUT FROM VEHICLE. (FIGURE 20-5)

FIGURE 20-5

6. REMOVAL COPMLETE.

REAR COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specications during the installation process.

1. INSTALL THE COIL SPRING ASSEBLY ONTO THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE ORDER OF AIR STRUT REMOVAL.
SECURE THE AIR HOSE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN A SUITABLE LOCATION.

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ELECTRONIC BYPASS MODULE INSTALLATION

1. LOCATE THE VEHICLES AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL MODULE UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASH BOARD.
(FIGURE A)

FIGURE A

2. START BY LOCATING A SUITABLE GROUND FOR THE ELECTRONIC BYPASS MODULE AND SECURE THE
BLACK WIRE. EXAMPLE: THE MOUTING BRACKET FOR THE CONTROL MODULE. (FIGURE B)

FIGURE B

3. LOCATE PIN# 26 (SOLID PURPLE WIRE) ON THE BLACK PLUG AND CUT LEAVING A SUITABLE LENGTH
TO WORK WITH. (FIGURE C)

FIGURE C

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4. STRIP THE END OF THE WIRE AND CRIMP THE BLUE WIRE FROM THE ELECTRONIC BYPASS MODULE TO
THE PURPLE WIRE ON THE VEHICLES SIDE OF THE CONTROL MODULES WIRING HARNESS. (FIGURE D)

FIGURE D

5. LOCATE PIN# 5 (LARGER RED WIRE) OF THE GREY PLUG. USING THE SUPPLIED 3-WAY WIRE SPLICE, CRIMP
THE CONNECTOR TO THE WIRE. (FIGURE E)

FIGURE E

6. CONNECT THE RED WIRE FROM THE ELECTRONIC BYPASS MODULE TO THE 3-WAY WIRE SPLICE. (FIGURE F)

FIGURE F

7. INSTALLATION COMPLETE.

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