Owners manual

E4-WM5-Y305A00-
EINBAUANLEITUNG/
MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
created: 10.02.05 E4-WM5-Y305A00_1 page 1 of 3 latest revision: 10.6.15
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.
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.