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    <partNumber>AS-3162</partNumber>
    <partName>Arnott New Front Right Air Strut</partName>
    <partFit>Mercedes-Benz S-Class/Maybach (W222, Incl. AMG)</partFit>
    <partPhoto><image file="../AS-3162/AS-3162_001.jpg" alt="AS-3162 Arnott New Front Right Air Strut" title="AS-3162 Arnott New Front Right Air Strut" /></partPhoto>
    
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	<section>
    <headline_large_left>AIR STRUT REMOVAL</headline_large_left>
 </section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Raise vehicle at lifting points prescribed by manufacturer.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			2
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove applicable engine bay trim to gain access to the top strut mount. (Figures 1, 2)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			3
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Slowly disconnect air line fitting from the top of the strut. (Figure 3)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			4
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove used air line fitting from the air line and discard. Use the figure below as an example. (Figure 4)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<headline_medium_left>REMOVAL</headline_medium_left>
</section>
	
	<section>
    <warning>
    	Prior to inserting the existing air line into the new air strut you will need to remove the old original equipment air line fitting and discard.
    </warning>
  </section>
	
	<section>
		<note>
			Scratches and/or deep cuts in the air line can result in possible leaks. Inspect the air line before insertion. Air line needs to be replaced if damaged.
		</note>
	</section>
	
	<section>    
    <image_quad file1="../AS-3162/AS-3162_005.jpg" alt1="4-1: OE air line fitting" title1="4-1: OE air line fitting" caption1="4-1: OE air line fitting" file2="../AS-3162/AS-3162_006.jpg" alt2="4-2: Slide the threaded portion up the line and spread the collet open to remove" title2="4-2: Slide the threaded portion up the line and spread the collet open to remove" caption2="4-2: Slide the threaded portion up the line and spread the collet open to remove" file3="../AS-3162/AS-3162_007.jpg" alt3="4-3: Slide the air fitting off of the air line" title3="4-3: Slide the air fitting off of the air line" caption3="4-3: Slide the air fitting off of the air line" file4="../AS-3162/AS-3162_008.jpg" alt4="4-4: Discard OE air line fitting" title4="4-4: Discard OE air line fitting" caption4="4-4: Discard OE air line fitting"/>
  </section>
	
	<section>
	<text-center>
		FIGURE 4
	</text-center>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			5
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove front right wheel. (Figure 5)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			6
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Disconnect the two (2) electrical connectors from the strut. (Figures 6, 7)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			7
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Unroute the lines and disconnect the strut wire harness from the lower mount of the strut. (Figures 8, 9)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			8
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove lower strut bolt and nut. (Figures 10, 11)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			9
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the three (3) top mount nuts. (Figure 12)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			10
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove bolt and nut from spindle and disconnect. (Figures 13, 14)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			11
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the strut from the vehicle. (Figure 15)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			12
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Removal complete.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
    <headline_large_left>AIR STRUT INSTALLATION</headline_large_left>
 </section>
	
	<section>
    <warning>
    	Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.
    </warning>
  </section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the shipping plug from the check valve and install the VOSS fitting from the provided accessory kit on to the arnott air strut. Remove the shipping pin from the VOSS fitting. (Figures 16, 17, 18)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			2
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Install the arnott strut in the vehicle. (Figure 19)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			3
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Reconnect the spindle to install the bolt and nut. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 20, 21)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			4
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Reinstall the bottom mount bolt and nut. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 22)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			5
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Install the three (3) top mount nuts provided in the accessory kit. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 23)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			6
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Connect the two (2) electrical connectors to the new strut solenoid. (Figures 24, 25)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			7
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Reinstall the strut wire harness using the provided zip tie and reroute the lines. (Figures 26)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			8
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Push the air line into the air fitting on the top of the strut until it is fully sealed/seated. (Figure 27)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			9
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Reinstall the applicable engine bay trim.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			10
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Reinstall the front right wheel.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			11
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Inflate the air strut per manufacturer’s specifications.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			12
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Lower the vehicle.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			13
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Installation complete.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
  
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  	<partNumber>AS-3162</partNumber>
  	<revision>REV 01</revision>
  	<date>April 10, 2025</date>
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