This includes the installation, set up and maintenance of the KW hydraulic lift System, including a KW coilover kit or as a retrofit kit for an existing KW coilover kit. Unless the handling of the suspension ele- ments are not described in this manual, all chassis components installed in accordance with the guide- lines of the vehicle manufacturers 1.3 Verwendung der Betriebsanleitung /...
Please take extra precautions that fittings (for example fittings of shock absorber housings or fit- tings of the lower control arms in the housing of the wheel bearing) are free of dust and oil. (see manufacturers guideline) KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de...
Medien zu verbreiten. Eine Überlassung an Dritte ist nur mit schriftlicher Genehmigung der KW Automotive GmbH erlaubt. It is not permitted to copy any part of this manual without the permission from KW Automotive GmbH . KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de...
Instruction manual Betriebsanleitung / 2. Montage KW Gewindefahrwerk / Installation of the KW Coilover kit 2.1 Fahrzeugdaten / Vehicle data Diese Betriebsanleitung ist nur für das in der Tabelle aufgeführtes Gewindefahrwerk und Fahrzeug gültig. This manual is only valid for the coilover kit and the vehicle mentioned in the table below.
It is imperative that you do not damage the piston rod surface, through use of pliers etc, as the smallest damage will result in seal damage, and will not be covered under warranty. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de...
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If a value cannot be reached due to the difference in the height, a opti- mal value next to the tolerance range of the vehicle manufacturer needs to be adjusted. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de...
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On vehicles with separate shock/spring combinations, no set screw is necessary. Caution: Do not over tighten the set screw. Maximum torque is 1 - 2 Nm (0.74-1.47 ft-lb). KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de...
Mount the HLS cylinder line connection inside the back of the vehicle. Position the cylinder inward facing the middle of the car KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de Nr.
Fahrzeugherstellers. Install the supplied spring on the standard coilover strut. Please refer to the documentation provided by the vehicle manufacturer for details of residual tightening torques. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
Achtung! Bitte beachten Sie vor dem abklemmen der Stromversorgung (Batterie) die vom Fahr- zeughersteller hierfür geltenden Hinweise. Attention! Please note the vehicle manufacturers references before disconnecting the power supply (battery). KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
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Make a small incision into the interior rug for the mounting bracket Mount the hydraulic aggregate with the hexagon socket screw M6x12 to the in- stallation holder. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
Mount the HLS cylinder line con- nection inside the rear of the vehi- cle. Position the cylinder inward facing the middle of the car. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
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Secure the hydraulic line with the supplied cable ties on the Power steering. Tighten the cable ties after fully laying the cables. Kabelbinder / Cable ties KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de Nr.
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Connect the hydraulic line (1000 mm) on the T-splitter. Fix the hydraulic line on the strut loosely with the supplied cable ties. Then tighten the cable securely after you finish laying all the cable ties. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de...
Anschließend Hydraulikleitung mit den mitgelieferten Kabelbinder an anderen Leitungen befestigen. Connect the hydraulic line (800 mm) on the T-splitter. Attach the hydraulic line to any other cables or lines. Montageposition 4 / Assembly position 4 KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
The wire has to be connected to the mass. In best case connect the cable directly on the battery or on the mass point of the vehicle body. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
ABS plug. Do not cut through the original ABS CAN wire. After completion Insulate the solder- ing and the wire. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de Nr.
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Cut the cable (gray/black) to the correct Orange control length and connect the wire with the control cable cable of the CAN control box (orange). KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
Innenraum Verlegen. Run the 4 wire cable through the grommet into the interior room. Montageposition 3 / Assembly position 3 KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
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Assembly position. Mittelkonsole demontieren und Taster- anschlussleitung in den Innenraum verlegen. Dismantle the center console and place the cable into the interior room. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de Nr.
Install the cable sealing on the plus cable and remove 6 mm of the red (plus) cable insulation. Install the supplied pin contact with a correct tool. 4- 6mm² KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
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Hierzu muss die gelbe Sicherung nach unten gedrückt werden. Lock the fuse holder. Press the yellow locking device into the fuse holder. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de Nr.
Make sure while changing them you will do it the right pole way. (Battery type CR 2032 3 Volt). The positive polarity is on the top. You can get the battery by a local KW dealer. Put the lid back on the remote control and press it together.
10. Another visual inspection of all compression couplings and tightness. The Hydraulic-Lift-System may not be used in this condition! 11. Lower the hoist and remove the vehicle KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
Fahrzeugs erlischt diese LED nach einigen Sekunden. LED lights when the system is on. After shut down the vehicle, this LED goes off after a some seconds. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...
If you want to use the hydraulic oil again, the oil has to be filtered with a proper filter for hydraulic oil. If you want to use new oil, you need to dispose the harmful old oil professional. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de...
Electrical units and hydraulic units contain polluting as well as recyclable components. Contrib- ute to the environment protection and dispose of those components environmental friendly and professional. KW automotive GmbH • Aspachweg 14 Tel: +49 (0) 7971/9630-0 www.kwautomotive.de D-74427 Fichtenberg Fax: +49 (0) 7971/9630-191 info@kwautomotive.de...