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12/04/2014

C-2242

C-2242

ARNOTT COIL SPRING CONVERSION KIT

FOR 

1999-2006

MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220 CHASSIS)

Arnott

®

 is committed to the quality of its products. If you have a question or problem with any Arnott product, 

please contact Arnott by calling 800-251-8993 during normal business hours or email [email protected].

WARNING:

 

The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or 150 lbf/in). Verify pressure has been relieved 

and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system. 

Always wear standard hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the air suspension system.  

   

KIT CONTAINS:

 

 PARTS LIST

P/N

QTY

DESCRIPTION 

21-4410

1

ARNOTT FRONT COIL SPRING CONVERSION

21-4401

1

ARNOTT REAR COIL SPRING CONVERSION

21-4634

1

ACCESSORY KIT

Congratulations on your purchase of an Arnott

®

 air suspension product.  We at Arnott Incorporated are proud 

to offer a high quality product at the industry’s most competitive pricing. Thank you for your confidence in us 

and our product.

Proper installation is essential to experience and appreciate the benefits of this system.  Please take a moment 

to review these installation instructions before you begin to install these components on your vehicle. The 

removal and installation of air suspension products should only be performed by a fully qualified, ASE 

Certified, professional.

It is equally important to be aware of all necessary safety measures while installing your new Air Suspension 

System.  This includes proper lifting and immobilizing of the vehicle and isolation of any stored energy to 

prevent personal injury or property damage.

"Engineered to Ride, Built to Last

®

"

Summary of Contents for C-2242

Page 1: ...VERSION 21 4401 1 ARNOTT REAR COIL SPRING CONVERSION 21 4634 1 ACCESSORY KIT Congratulations on your purchase of an Arnott air suspension product We at Arnott Incorporated are proud to offer a high quality product at the industry s most competitive pricing Thank you for your confidence in us and our product Proper installation is essential to experience and appreciate the benefits of this system P...

Page 2: ...n system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified in the instructions or in a different sequence To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner s manual on how to disconnect your battery Consult your vehicle owner s manual service manual or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for addition...

Page 3: ...220 CHASSIS 7 REMOVE THE THREE 3 NUTS HOLDING THE TOP MOUNT OF THE SHOCK FIGURE 10 4 5 LOOSEN THE TWO 2 SET SCREWS 180 DEGREES APART LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOCK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 10 2 6 RAISE HOOD AND DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY LINE TO THE SHOCK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 10 3 FIGURE 10 4 FIGURE 10 2 FIGURE 10 3 ...

Page 4: ...NT AIR STRUT REMOVAL Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer s specifications during the installation process 8 SEPARATE UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FROM THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY AND REMOVE THE AIR STRUT FIGURE 10 5 FIGURE 10 5 REAR AIR STRUT REMOVAL 1 REMOVE REAR WHEEL 2 REMOVE THE SIDE COVER OF THE REAR DASH PANELTO EXPOSE THE TOP OF THE AIR SHOCK LOCATED IN THE REAR WINDOW AREA FIGURE 20 1 FIGU...

Page 5: ...ASS W220 CHASSIS 3 DISCONNECTTHEAIRLINEAND REMOVE THE 3 MOUNTING NUTS FROMTHETOP OFTHEAIR SHOCK FIGURE 20 2 4 REMOVE RUBBER BOOT AND DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADINGTOTHE SHOCK DAMPER SOLENOID FIGURE 20 3 5 REMOVETHE BREAK CALIPER RETAINING CLIP FIGURE 20 4 FIGURE 20 2 FIGURE 20 4 FIGURE 20 3 ...

Page 6: ...ON KIT FOR 1999 2006 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS W220 CHASSIS 6 LOOSENTHETWO 2 BOLTS ONTHE BACKSIDE OFTHE CALIPER FIGURE 20 5 7 DISCONNECTTHE SENSOR CONNECTOR AND REMOVETHE SENSOR BRACKET FIGURE 20 6 8 SECURETHE CALIPER FIGURE 20 7 FIGURE 20 5 FIGURE 20 7 FIGURE 20 6 ...

Page 7: ... 1999 2006 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS W220 CHASSIS 9 DISASSEMBLE THE OUTER SUSPENSION ARM FIGURE 20 8 11 REMOVETHE BOLT AND NUT CONNECTINGTHE SHOCK ASSEMBLYTOTHE SUSPENSION ARM FIGURE 20 10 10 DISASSEMBLE THE STABILIZER BAR LINK FIGURE 20 9 FIGURE 20 8 FIGURE 20 10 FIGURE 20 9 ...

Page 8: ...T SLIGHTLY THIS WILL ALLOWTHE LOWER CONTROL ARMTO SWING DOWN FIGURE 20 11 13 REMOVE SHOCK ASSEMBLY FROM CAR FIGURE 20 12 14 REMOVAL COMPLETE FIGURE 20 11 FIGURE 20 12 REAR COIL STRUT INSTALLATION 1 INSTALLATION IS IN REVERSE ORDER OF REAR AIR STRUT REMOVAL Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer s specifications during the installation process ...

Page 9: ... LOCATETHE N51 CONTROL MODULE LOCATED INTHE LEFT SIDE FUSE BOX VERIFYTHAT IT READS TEMIC FIGURE 1A FIGURE 1A 3 CONNECT LIGHT BLUE CONNECTOR FROM ELECTRONIC BYPASS MODULETOTHE WIRE HARNESS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE N 51 CAN BUS 2 PIN CONNECTOR FIGURE 1C 2 AFTERVERIFYING COMPUTER DISCONNECTALL THREE 3 MULTI PIN CONNECTORS PERMANENTLY FIGURE 1B FIGURE 1C FIGURE 1B ...

Page 10: ... CLASS W220 CHASSIS 4 RUNTHE GROUND WIRE FROMTHE ELECTRONIC BYPASS MODULETOTHE NEAREST VEHICLE GROUND TERMINAL FIGURE 1D 5 LOCATE AN OPEN POWERTERMINAL INTHE FUSE PANEL INSTALLTHE FUSE HOLDER 12 V FIGURE 1E 6 RE INSTALL FUSE BOX COVER FIGURE 1F FIGURE 1E FIGURE 1D FIGURE 1F 7 INSTALLATION COMPLETE ...

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