BMW X5/X6 EASY DIY Rear Air Suspension Replacement-

How to change the rear air suspension on a BMW X5 and X6. This procedure applies for the 2014+ X5/X6  F15/F16 and 2015+ X5 and X6 F85/F86.
Symptoms:  You park your X5 or X6 and return to find the rear suspension is sagging.  You start the car and raises to normal height and it's fine for a couple of days.
It's better it's best to change both shocks asap.  The air pump could fail from working overtime which could cost $500-$800 in addition to the cost of the air shocks. This process can be done in under an hour with people. To be safe budget in 2 hours for the job.  Dealer prices will most likely be $1000+
 The tools you'll need

2 Air Shocks- https://amzn.to/2O48okO
or https://amzn.to/2ZWEstJ
2 Ton or higher floor jack
2, 2+ Ton or higher Jack stands
10mm socket
8mm socket
17mm socket
10mm open ended wrench
Needle nose Pliers
Flat Head Screwdriver
Microfibers or something like a block of wood to protect the rear differential
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Optional-
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1/4 Impact Driver https://amzn.to/3r9rHIg




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