Air Suspension C-2608 REV 2 - Manual (Page 2)

2 REV 2 11/14/2013 C-2608
C-2608
ARNOTT REAR COIL SPRING CONVERSION KIT
FOR 1997-2002
FORD EXPEDITION/LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
REMOVAL
1. TURN THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION. (SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE
PASSENGER FRONT KICK PLATE)
2. LIFT VEHICLE AND REMOVE BOTH REAR TIRES.
3. REMOVE AIR SPRING SOLENOID RETAINING CLIP.
4. REMOVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND AIR LINE FROM AIR SPRING SOLENOID VALVE.
5. ROTATE SOLENOID COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THE FIRST STOP, AND THEN CAREFULLY PULL
OUT TO VENT THE AIR PRESSURE FROM THE AIR SPRING. AFTER AIR SPRING IS DEFLATED,
TURN AGAIN AND COMPLETELY REMOVE SOLENOID FROM AIR SPRING.
6. WITH PLIERS, OR A SUITABLE HOOKED TOOL, REMOVE THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE TOP OF
THE AIR SPRING TO THE CHASSIS. NOTE: TO ACCESS THE CLIP, GO UNDER THE WHEEL ARCH,
BETWEEN THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CHASSIS.
7.
REMOVE THE PISTON-TO-AXLE SPRING SEAT CLIP. (AIR SPRING IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A
ROUND RETAINER CLIP UNDER THE PISTON CAP. TO UNSNAP CLIP, GENTLY PRY BETWEEN THE
PISTON AND THE AXLE. CLIP WILL UNSNAP WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Reading this manual signifies 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 5
o
F (-15
o
C) and above 122
o
F (50
o
C).
• Avoid damage to air lines and cables.
• Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualified personnel.
• Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.
CAUTION: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified
in the instructions or in a different sequence.
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.