Part 2 of my airmatic issues.
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I've seen instructions of dropping the rear subframe. I don't understand that.
You can loosen the control arm and remove the bag that way. Or deflate the bag somehow and not need to loose then control arm.
You can loosen the control arm and remove the bag that way. Or deflate the bag somehow and not need to loose then control arm.
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2005 E55 AMG
The problem is with the factory reservoir. It's "permanently" attaced to the airbag and the only way to remove both still stuck together is by dropping the subframe. MB says that disconnecting the reservoir is a bad idea as it a seal cannot be garanteed if it's disconnected.
People have disconnected the reservoir and reconnected it with no issues so it's more BS than anything else...dropping the subframe is a major PITA which I'm not going to deal with. I'll take my chances disconnecting the reservoir.
Arnott's bags do not use this reservoir and they can be installed without dropping the subframe either.
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Haven't seen one in person just wondering if there might have been a plug or possible to T into the supply line. Might be a good suggestion for Arnott to have a connection to soften the ride.
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If you want a softer spring then just get the regular W211 arnott spring instead of the AMG one. It has a MUCH larger piston which makes it softer.