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S5 Coilovers

Why do it

Tools you'll need

• Jack and 4 jack stands
• Socket set
• Torque wrench
• Penetrating oil
• Coilover wrenches (usually included)
• Jack and 4 jack stands
• Socket set
• Torque wrench
• Penetrating oil
• Coilover wrenches (usually included)

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

• H&R coilovers 29092-1 (2008-2017) For the B8 S5 without electronic dampers.Fits 2008–2017 · 4.2L V8, 3.0T supercharged
• Scale coilovers, 53mm front strut (2018-2024) For the B9 S5 with the 53mm front strut. Check your strut first.Fits 2018–2024 · 3.0t

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Steps

1. Take apart the front

   • Remove the wheel and free the upper arms and strut.
   ▶ Watch this step (on an A5/S5) (1:00–2:54)

2. Fit the front coilovers

   • Put them in and tighten everything.
   ▶ Watch this step (2:54–5:49)

3. Do the rear

   • Free the arm, swap in the rear parts and tighten. Then get it aligned.
   ▶ Watch this step (7:29–10:45)

4. Remove the front struts

   • Undo the bolts and take the strut out.
   ▶ Watch this step (FCP Euro, on a B9 S5) (3:41–14:20)

5. Prepare the front coilovers

   • Take the strut apart and set up the coilover.
   ▶ Watch this step (14:20–23:26)

6. Install the front coilovers

   • Put them in and tighten everything.
   ▶ Watch this step (23:26–45:20)

7. Remove the rear shocks

   • Take out the rear shock.
   ▶ Watch this step (45:20–51:44)

8. Prepare the rear coilovers

   • Set up the rear.
   ▶ Watch this step (51:44–60:10)

9. Install the rear coilovers

   • Put them in and tighten everything.
   ▶ Watch this step (60:10–82:55)

How to know it worked

• Car sits level at your height.
• No clunks or rubbing.
• Steering is straight after the alignment.
• Car sits level at your height.
• No clunks or rubbing.
• Steering is straight after the alignment.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.