Owners manual

E4-WM5-Y294A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION erstellt am: 18.08.2004 E4-WM5-Y294A00_0 Page 1 of 4 zuletzt geändert am: IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FIRST!
In case of 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 product 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. All mounting fasteners for struts must be securely tightened before tension is placed on the suspension system. Make sure that the bump stop and dust cover are correctly and properly fastened. 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! Suspension springs are PRELOADED! The suspension spring must be compressed with the assistance of an appropriate strut vise and spring compressor. The top mount must not be removed until the preload pressure is no longer present and the spring can be moved by hand, or serious bodily injury or death may result. 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. 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.