Remove/install emergency buffer - AR32.00-P-1000EW

MODEL 212 with CODE (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment) with CODE (488) Steel/air suspension 

MODEL 218 with CODE (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment) with CODE (488) Steel/air suspension 

Front axle 

Fig 1: Emergency Buffer Install/Remove Components (Front Axle)

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Rear axle 

Fig 2: Emergency Buffer Install/Remove Components (Rear Axle)

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	Installing, removing
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02EW
		Emergency buffers (01, 02) may only be used for maneuvering.
1	Raise appropriate side of vehicle
	Install emergency buffer (01) onto front axle
2	Remove boot (1) from lower spring cup (2) and slide upwards
3	Position emergency buffer (01) on lower spring cup (2)	With opening towards the inside of the vehicle.
		Set of emergency buffers	Fig 3
4	Place boot (1) into emergency buffer (01)	Otherwise, during the jounce process the boot (1) could be jammed between the fender and emergency buffer (01) and be damaged as a result.
5	Slowly lower vehicle	Make sure that the emergency buffer(01) is positioned at the top of the fender.
6	Remove in the reverse order
	Install emergency buffer (02) onto rear axle
7	Detach fender liner of fender in area of shock absorber
8	Slide protective tube (3) downwards
9	Insert emergency buffer (02)	The emergency buffer (02) is a two piece part (arrow).
		Set of emergency buffers	Fig 3
10	Slide emergency buffer (02) into support bushing (4) (arrow)	During the jounce process the emergency buffer (02) may tilt otherwise and damage the support bushing (4) or shock absorber.
11	Remove in the reverse order

Fig 3: Identifying Set Of Emergency Buffers (212 589 00 31 00)

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