Audi Q7 2007 User Manual

Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
2 Oil- and Gas-Filled Component Dis‐
posal
⇒ “2.1 Front Shock Absorbers, Venting and Emptying”,
page 3
⇒ “2.2 Rear Gas-Filled Strut, Venting”, page 4
⇒ “2.3 Front Air Suspension Strut, Emptying”, page 5
⇒ “2.4 Pressure Reservoir, Emptying”, page 6
2.1 Front Shock Absorbers, Venting and
Emptying
A - Venting Through Drill Holes
– Secure gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vise, with piston
rod facing down.
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear while drilling.
– Drill a 3 mm hole -arrow A- through outer tube of shock ab‐
sorber.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling.
– Continue drilling until tube inside is drilled through (approxi‐
mately 25 mm deep).
– Drill a 6 mm hole -arrow B-, through outer and inner strut tubes.
– Hold shock absorber over appropriate container for catching
oil and move piston rod repeatedly through entire stroke until
no more oil flows out.
B - Open with Pipe Cutter
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pipe cutter
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear when drilling or sawing.
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
2. Oil- and Gas-Filled Component Disposal 3

Audi Q7 2007 Specifications

General

Brand	Audi
Model	Q7 2007
Category	Automobile
Language	English