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

Model 205 

With Code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Model 213 

With Code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Model 238 

With Code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

Model 253 

With Code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

Shown on model 205.0, on front axle 

Fig 1: Suspension Emergency Buffer Components Location - Model 238 With Code 489 (Shown On Model 205.0, On Front Axle)
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Shown on model 205.0, on rear axle 

DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off during lifting Only lift vehicle at the lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0032-01A
  Notes on AIRmatic Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi- active air suspension)
Model 213 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi- active air suspension)
Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
  Notes on AIR BODY CONTROL Model 238 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) AH32.22-P-1000-03LWO 
  Install/remove     
1 Raise vehicle at affected point   AR00.60-P-1002LWG
2 Place emergency buffer (1) on upper transverse control arm (2) on front axle.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Observe the "R" mark (right side of vehicle) and "L" mark (left side of vehicle).
SPECIAL TOOL Set of emergency buffers
Fig 2
3 Slide protective tube (5) downwards On rear axle  
4 Insert emergency buffer lower part (3) in upward direction up to end stop using guide pin On rear axle
SPECIAL TOOL Set of emergency buffers
Fig 2
5 Insert emergency buffer upper part (4) in downward direction up to end stop using guide pin and turn against emergency buffer lower part (3) up to end stop on rear axle
SPECIAL TOOL Set of emergency buffers
Fig 2
6 Slide protective tube (5) together with emergency buffer lower part (3) and emergency buffer upper part (4) upward to suspension strut mount (6) On rear axle  
7 Slowly lower vehicle NOTES
The vehicle may be maneuvered only.
Otherwise damage to the vehicle may occur.
AR00.60-P-1002LWG
8 Remove in the reverse order    
Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Emergency Buffers (205 589 00 31 00)
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