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Install/Remove Emergency Buffer - AR32.00-P-1000SX

Model 216.3, 221.0/1 

with AIRmatic 

Model 217 

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Model 222 

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Shown on model 221.1 

Fig 1: Emergency Buffer Components Location - Model 222 Except Code 487 (Shown On Model 221.1)
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  Notes on AIRmatic Model 217
except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
Model 222
except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
AH32.22-P-1000-02LF 
  Notes on AIRmatic Model 216.3, 221.0/1mit AIRmatic AH32.22-P-1000-02SX
  Install/remove     
1 Raise appropriate side of vehicle.    
2 Position emergency buffer (1a) on upper transverse control arm (2). IMPORTANT Emergency buffers (1a) should be used for maneuvering only.  
    SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 217, 222
Set of emergency buffers
Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 216.3, 221.0/1 Set of emergency buffers Fig 2
3 Slowly lower vehicle. IMPORTANT Make sure that the emergency buffer (1a) rests against the top of the wheel well.  
4 Remove in the reverse order    
5 Replace upper transverse control arm (2). MODEL 221 with CODE Z07 (Highest protection)
SPECIAL TOOL If the emergency buffer (1a) is inserted, the upper ball joint in the upper transverse control arm (2) will be damaged by the increased weight. The upper transverse control arm (2) must be replaced.
AR33.20-P-0500SXS
Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Emergency Buffers (221 589 00 31 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Set Of Emergency Buffers (222 589 00 31 00)
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