Arnott P-2210 User manual
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P-2210
ARNOTT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR
FOR 1993-1998
LINCOLN MARKVIII (8)
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 condence in us
and our product.
Proper installation is essential to experience and appreciate the benets 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 qualied, ASE
Certied, 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®"
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 techassistance@arnottinc.com.
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.
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LINCOLN MARKVIII (8)
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR REMOVAL
1. Turn air suspension switch to the off position. (Switch is located on the right side of the trunk.)
2. Locate compressor on the right side of the vehicle, behind the front bumper.
3. To remove the front bumper cover, start with removing front side marker/cornering lamps.
4. Remove the radiator upper sight shield (FIGURE A).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Reading this manual signies your agreement to the terms of the general release, waiver of liability, and hold harmless agreement,
the full text of which is available at www.arnottinc.com.
• Not to be stored below 5oF (-15oC) or above 122oF (50oC).
• Avoid damage to air lines and cables.
• Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualied personnel.
• Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.
CAUTION:
Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specied
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
additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath
the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.
FIGURE A
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LINCOLN MARKVIII (8)
5. Remove the radiator grille opening panel moulding across the top of the headlamps and front bumper
cover. (FIGURE B for steps 5-13)
6. Remove six (6) screws (three (3) each side) attaching front bumper cover to right and left front fender
splash shields at the front fender wheel opening.
7. Remove four (4) screws (two (2) each side) attaching bottom of front bumper cover to right and left front
fender splash shields.
8. Remove four (4) nuts (two (2) each side) through front side marker/cornering lamp openings attaching
front bumper cover to front fenders.
9. Remove two (2) bolts attaching radiator grille opening panel brackets to radiator grille opening
reinforcement.
10. Remove one screw attaching bottom center of front bumper cover to “z” brace.
11. Remove four push pins attaching bottom of front bumper cover to radiator grille opening panel
reinforcement.
12. Carefully pull front bumper cover and radiator grille away from vehicle.
13. Remove one rivet and “z” brace from bottom of radiator grille opening panel reinforcement.
FIGURE B
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LINCOLN MARKVIII (8)
14. Remove vapor canister retaining bolt. Partially lower fuel vapor canister and disconnect fuel vapor hose
and fuel vapor canister purge regulator valve from fuel vapor canister (FIGURE C)
15. Disconnect electrical connector for compressor motor (located on front face of compressor bracket).
(FIGURES D, E FOR STEPS 15-24)
17. Disconnect solid-state relay connector (located on outboard face of compressor bracket).
18. Disconnect four (4) air lines from compressor air dryer.
19. Disconnect wiring harness and front left air line clip from rear face of compressor.
20. Remove two (2) lower screws retaining bracket to body.
21. Remove upper screw retaining top of compressor bracket to body.
22. Remove air compressor.
23. Detach air intake hose from top of compressor head.
FIGURE C
TO RELEASE AIRTUBE(S)YOU MUST PRESS DOWN ON TWO SIDES OF THE
QUICK RELEASE FITTING AND PULL OUT AIR TUBE(S).
NOTE:
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LINCOLN MARKVIII (8)
24. Remove screws attaching noise attenuator from front face of compressor bracket and remove attenuator.
FIGURE D
FIGURE E
25. Removal complete.
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION
1. Installation is in the reverse order of air compressor removal.
Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specications during the installation process.
When installing the air tube, push tubing into tting until it bottoms out.
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CRACKEDAIR SPRINGS MUST BE CHANGED
TOVALIDATE THEWARRANTY ON THE COMPRESSOR
PLEASE READ ADDITIONAL WARRANTY INFORMATION ONTHE BACK OFYOUR INVOICE
PROPER PROCEDURE FORASSESSINGYOUR AIR SPRINGS CONDITION:
1. TURN OFF AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH IF EQUIPPED.
2. REFERTO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR PROPER LIFTINGTECHNIQUES AND JACKING POINTS.
3. RAISE THE VEHICLE.
4. INSPECT AIR SPRINGS FOR ANY TYPE OF CRACKS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR. CRACKS IN AIR
SPRINGS ARE EVIDENT IF THEY ARE LEAKING. THIS WILL CAUSE THE COMPRESSORTO
OVERHEAT FROM CONTINUOUS OPERATION.
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 techassistance@arnottinc.com
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