DIY: C5 allroad airspring replacement

[skiroad'r]

Comments/suggestions welcome ..

http://www.audiction.com/audi-mainte...g-replacement/

[onyrmom]

A few add-ons:

When installing the Arnott Bilstein shocks in conjunction with their airbags, you are provided with billet aluminum adapters that slip over the top of the shock assembly. You do not need to re-use the stock bump-stops if replacing both bags and shocks at the same time.

Also, be sure to check that the new rubber bump-stops in the bag assemblies are firmly glued in place. Occasionally, the moulding talc is not cleaned off of the bump-stop, and the adhesive does not hold it in place. 3M weatherstrip adhesive is a good solution for fixing this.

On the rear units, the Bilstein replacements do not have the additional pneumatic connections that are meant to "firm up" the allroad's rear suspension when towing a load. Instead of using the second threaded opening on the bag to feed pressure to the shock, this opening is simply plugged.

This will NOT cause any suspension/ECS codes, as there is no electrical feedback from the stock shock assembly.

Above all....like has been said before....loosen all control arm bushing bolts prior to reinflation and setting the car back on the ground. This will likely tear out the bushing, otherwise.