*Compatibility Chart
1, You can distinguish specific model of an automobile by VIN(Vehicle Identification Number).
2, VIN(Vehicle Identification Number) consists of total 17 English letters and arabic digits.
3, VIN does not include the letters I (i), O (o), and Q (q) (to avoid confusion with numerals 1 and 0).
Audi A6
Elite Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2014 2016
Elite Sedan 4-Door 2.8L 2012-2013
Elite Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2016
Luxury Sedan 4-Door 1.8L 2016-2018
Luxury Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2013-2014
Luxury Sedan 4-Door 2.8L 2012-2013
Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2012-2015
Premium Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2012-2017
S Line Sedan 4-Door 1.8L 2016-2018
S Line Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2013-2014 2016
S Line Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2016
Sport Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2018
A6 Quattro
Base Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2013-2014
Base Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2013-2014
Competition Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2017
Elite Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2018
Elite Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2012-2014 2017-2018
Luxury Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2012-2013
Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2013-2018
Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2012-2018
Premium Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2013-2015 2017-2018
Premium Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2012-2014 2018
Prestige Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2012-2018
Progressiv Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2015-2018
Progressiv Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2018
S Line Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2018
S Line Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2013-2014 2017-2018
Sport Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2018
Sport Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2018
TDI Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2014-2016
TDI Prestige Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2014-2016
TDI Progressiv Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2016
TDI Progressive Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2014
TDI Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2014
TDI Technik Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2014
TDI Technik Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2016
Technik Sedan 4-Door 2.0L 2015-2018
Technik Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2018
S6
Base Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2013-2017
Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2016-2017
Prestige Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2016-2017
Progressiv Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2016
Audi A7
Elite Hatchback 4-Door 2.0L 2016-2017
Elite Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2016
Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2018
Prestige Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2018
Progressiv Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2018
S Line Hatchback 4-Door 2.0L 2016-2017
S Line Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2016
Technik Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2018
A7 Quattro
Base Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2012-2014
Competition Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2017
Elite Hatchback 4-Door 2.0L 2018
Elite Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2012-2018
Luxury Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2012-2014
Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2018
Prestige Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2018
Progressiv Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2018
S Line Hatchback 4-Door 2.0L 2017-2018
S Line Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2012-2018
TDI Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2014
TDI Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2014-2016
TDI Prestige Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2014-2016
TDI Progressiv HatchBack 4-Door 3.0L 2014-2016
TDI Technik HatchBack 4-Door 3.0L 2014-2016
Technik Hatchback 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2018
RS7
Base Hatchback 4-Door 4.0L 2014-2017
Performance Hatchback 4-Door 4.0L 2016-2017
Progressiv Hatchback 4-Door 4.0L 2016
S7
Base Hatchback 4-Door 4.0L 2013-2017
Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door 4.0L 2017
Prestige Hatchback 4-Door 4.0L 2017
Audi A8
3.0T Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2016
Base Sedan 4-Door 6.3L 2015-2016
Elite Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2016
Premium Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2016
Premium Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2016
A8 Quattro
3.0L TDI Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2016
3.0T Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2016
6.3L Sedan 4-Door 6.3L 2016
Base Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2013-2017
Base Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2013-2015
Base Sedan 4-Door 4.2L 2011-2012
Elite Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2012-2014 2017
Elite Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2013-2014
Elite Sedan 4-Door 4.2L 2011-2012
L Premium Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2013-2014 2017
L Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2013-2017
L Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2013-2017
L Sedan 4-Door 4.2L 2011-2012
L Sport Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2017
L TDI Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2014-2016
L W12 Sedan 4-Door 6.3L 2012-2017
Premium Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2013-2014 2017
Premium Sedan 4-Door 4.2L 2011-2012
TDI Sedan 4-Door 3.0L 2016
S8
Base Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2013-2017
Plus Sedan 4-Door 4.0L 2017-2018
Bentley Mulsanne
Base Sedan 4-Door 6.8L 2011-2017
Speed Sedan 4-Door 6.8L 2016-2017
Porsche Macan
Base Sport Utility 4-Door 2.0L 2017-2018
Base Sport Utility 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2016
Base Sport Utility 4-Door 3.6L 2015-2016
GTS Sport Utility 4-Door 3.0L 2017-2018
S Diesel Sport Utility 4-Door 3.0L 2018
S Sport Utility 4-Door 3.0L 2015-2018
Turbo Performance Sport Utility 4-Door 3.6L 2018
Turbo Sport Utility 4-Door 3.6L 2015-2018
*Generation & Evolution:
Audi A6
C4 First generation (Typ 4A,1994-1997)
C5 Second generation (Typ 4B,1997-2004)
Allroad Quattro (1999-2005)
C6 Third generation (Typ 4F,2004-2011)
Allroad Quattro (2006-2011)
C7 Fourth generation (Typ 4G,2012-2018)
Allroad Quattro (2012-present)
C8 Fifth generation(Typ 4H,2019-present)
Audi A7
First generation (Type 4G8,2010-2017)
S7 TFSI V8 Engine Version (2012-2017)
RS7 Twin-Turbo V8 Engine Version (2013-2017)
Second generation (Type 4G9,2018-present)
Audi A8
D2 First generation (Typ 4D,1994-2002)
D3 Second generation (Typ 4E,2002-2009)
D4 Third generation (Typ 4H,2011-2017)
D5 Fourth generation (2018-present)
Bentley Mulsanne
First generation (2010-present)
Porsche Macan
First generation (Type 95B,2014-present)
Second generation (2018-present)
*Platform Drive Layout:
Front-Engine, All-Wheel-Drive
Allroad Quattro, Audi A6 A7 A8 Quattro, Porsche Macan
Front-Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive
Audi A6 A7 A8, Bentley Mulsanne are are Front-Engine
*Removal Guideline:
Caution: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified in the instructions or in a different sequence.
1.To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to disconnect your battery.
2.Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.
1.Set steering to straight ahead.
2.Raise vehicle.
3.Remove front wheel.(picture 1)
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4.Remove applicable engine bay trim to access the strut top beneath.(picture 2)
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5.Locate the shock tower and begin by removing applicable engine bay trim.(pictures 3,4)
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6.Refer to owner's manual for shock removal instructions. Remove the(4)nuts securing the strut in place.(picture 5)
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7.Disconnect electrical connector.(picture 6)
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8.Disconnect airline.(picture 7,8)
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9.Disconnect ride height sensor.(picture 9,10)
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10.Remove rubber grommets from spindle assembly.(picture 11)
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11.Remove sway bar end link bolt.(picture 12,13)
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13.Loosen and remove the upper control arms to spindle bolt.(pictures 14,15)
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14.Loosen and remove shock fork pinch bolt.(picture 16)
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15.Loosen and remove the lower shock mounting bolt.(picture 17,18)
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16.Lift the shock up and out of the lower mounting fork.(picture 19)
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17.Remove from vehicle.(picture 20)
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18.Removal complete.
*Installation Guideline:
Installation is in reverse order of air strut removal.
*Frequently Asked Questions:
How to prevent the damage of air springs/How to extend the service life of air springs/struts etc.?
An air strut with separable air springs
If your vehicle offers a separable air suspension (Audi Allroad A6 C5, Mercedes-Benz W164, BMW X5, etc.), you should regularly (about once a week) lift the car to the maximum position, and remove dirt with a high-pressure cleaner (keep the cleaner at a distance to the air spring about 30 cm/12 inches, otherwise water pressure can damage the air spring). The highest position may vary depending on your model and regulation options. Therefore, please test this by trying the different modes available to you (Sport, comfort, dynamic, off-road) and choose the one that sets your vehicle to the highest position. The dirt will most likely be found under the fold of the pneumatic chambers. If you find a frozen layer of bitumen on the piston guide (the part of a strut on which the air spring is installed), it is recommended to clean it as well. Whenever possible, avoid riding on fresh asphalt, as fresh bitumen mixed with sand immediately results in a build-up of abrasives on the piston and in turn contributes to accelerated wear and tear of the air spring.
A complete air suspension shock
Many cars such as Mercedes W220 or W211 are set up with a complete air strut - shock absorber and air spring visually form a complete spare part. In many cases, you can easily recognize these by the metal cups with which the air spring is tightly mounted. To best avoid any damage, we highly recommend to regularly check the condition of the dust protection seals of the air strut.
What is the difference between an air spring and an air strut?
The air spring is a part of the air strut. Some vehicles (e.g. Mercedes ML) allow you to change the air spring separately. At our online shop you have the opportunity to buy either the whole air strut or only the air spring. For some type of vehicles it is not possible to change the air spring separately. In this case the whole air strut should be replaced.
Which side of my car is the Right and Left?
The right and left sides of an automobile are determined as if sitting in the car facing forward. Thus, the left side is on the left when sitting in the car facing forward, and the right side is on the right. For American cars, the driver’s side is on the left, and the passenger sits to the right of the driver. For cars in Japan, Britain, Ireland, the Bahamas and some other former British colonies -- where they drive on the left side of the road -- the passenger sits on the left side, and the driver (along with all the driving controls) is on the right.
*OEM Part Number:
4H0616039,4H0616039AA,
4H0616039AC,4H0616039AE,
4H0616039AJ,4H0616039AQ,
4H0616039J,4H0616039S
*Item Specifications:
- Key Words: Front Air Suspension Shock Strut For Audi A8 D4 S8 A7 S7 A6 S6 Porsche Macan Bentley Mulsanne
- Package Includes: Pair for Front Left & Right Air Suspension Shock Struts
Notes: Please double confirm the compatibility as well as the OEM number before purchasing.
Instruction is not included. Professional installation is recommended.