E4-WM5-Y479A00
MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
created: 02.03.15
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latest revision: 12.12.19
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FIRST!
If in doubt, please contact your local BILSTEIN dealer or our sales department before installation.
When replacing other brands, BILSTEIN shock absorbers should always be installed as a set. Installation
of shock absorbers, struts and cartridges requires special tools and expert knowledge. Accordingly,
installation of all BILSTEIN products must be performed by a qualified suspension specialist.
Always use a chassis hoist for the installation of BILSTEIN products, and make certain that the raised
vehicle is securely attached to the hoist to prevent the vehicle from slipping, falling, or moving during the
installation process.
If you choose to install any BILSTEIN product without the necessary special tools, expertise or
chassis hoist, you may subject yourself to the risk of serious bodily injury or death.
If you elect not
to use a chassis hoist, at least make sure the vehicle is on level ground, that all tires on the ground during
installation are blocked to prevent movement, that at least two tires are on the ground at all times, and
that adequately secured safety stands (jack stands) are used to support the chassis.
NEVER
get under
the vehicle until you have checked to make sure all of these things are done.
All BILSTEIN products must only be used for the specific, intended application as indicated in the
application guide.
Any use of any BILSTEIN product other than for its intended use may result in
serious bodily injury or death.
BILSTEIN suspension products are gas-filled and are highly pressurized. Never place any BILSTEIN
product in a vise or use a clamp on any BILSTEIN product; never apply heat near any BILSTEIN product,
and never attempt to open or repair any BILSTEIN product, in order to prevent
serious bodily injury or
death.
Any attempt to misuse, misapply, modify, or tamper with any BILSTEIN suspension product voids
any warranty and
may result in serious bodily injury or death.
Do not use impact tools for loosening or tightening fasteners, because this may destroy the screw
threads. Self- locking nuts must only be used
once
!
Reuse original equipment components only if they are in good condition, otherwise replace them with new
components. Never remove the slight film of oil on the piston rod and seal.
All mounting fasteners for shocks and struts must be securely tightened before tension is placed on the
suspension system.
After installing any BILSTEIN product, the suspension caster and camber must be checked and/or
adjusted to comply with the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. Also, the (load dependent) brake
compensator and the anti-lock brake system must be checked and/or reset to comply with the vehicle
manufacturer’s specifications. Also the headlight aim must be checked and adjusted.
Be sure to properly dispose of all old parts.
