Sticking the pressure compensation element on the EME lid

Sticking the pressure compensation element on the EME lid 

Precondition 

Second person is available for the entire duration of the repair.

Packaging of the pressure compensation element is undamaged.

All special tools are clean and free of grease.

Workbay is clean.

Hands are clean.

• With the plug 0 494 179 (32 1 270)  seal the opening to prevent dirt from entering the interior of the housing.
• Clean bonding surface (1)  with the cleaning agent.
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  Safety cleaning agent 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192362037
  	20, Canister	83192362038
  	60, Canister	83192362040

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• Dry the bonding surface (1)  with a clean, lint-free cleaning cloth.
• Remove the plug 0 494 179 (32 1 270). 
• Position the centering sleeve 5 A3E 5F5  with the centering facing down on bar (1)  as shown.

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• Position the pressure compensation element (1)  with the protective film facing down  on a clean surface as shown.
• Position the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  above pressure compensation element (1)  as shown.
• Set the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  on the pressure compensation element (1)  without applying any pressure and press together slightly halfway.

  Do not press the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  together fully.

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• Now the pressure compensation element (1)  adheres to the suction lifter 5 A3E 597. 

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• Detach the protective film (1)  from the pressure compensation element (2)  .

  Do not touch the bonding surface of the pressure compensation element! 

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• Position the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  as shown above centering sleeve 5 A3E 5F5. 

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• 1. Press suction lifter 5 A3E 597  slightly up to stop (1)  .
• 2. Press suction lifter 5 A3E 597  together completely (2)  .
• 3. Remove the suction lifter 5 A3E 597. 

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• Check if the pressure compensation element (1)  is inside the centering sleeve 5 A3E 5F5. 
• If not, repeat the process.

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• Position the installation aid 5 A3E 5D3  as shown.

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• Press the installation aid 5 A3E 5D3  as shown up to the stop (1) once  and hold for 5 s (count to 5).

  Do not press repeatedly!

• Remove all special tools.

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  Sticking the two pressure compensation elements on the EME lid 

  Precondition 

  Second person available for the entire duration of the repair

  Packaging of the pressure compensation element undamaged

  All special tools clean and free of grease

  Clean workstation

  Clean hands

  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 

  • The pressure compensation element is vital in ensuring flawless functioning of the drive unit. Incorrect handling can prematurely damage the pressure compensation element and impede its functioning, which can result in a failure of the drive unit.
  • Do not exert any pressure on the pressure compensation element (either with your finger or with other objects).
  • Do not place anything on the pressure compensation element.
  • Do not touch the bonding surface of the pressure compensation element.
  • Handling it according to the repair instructions must be ensured. 
  NOTE: A second person must be available to the person performing the task for the entire duration  of the repair process.
  The second person has the following tasks: 
  Check that the bonding surfaces are cleaned properly.
  Check of correct installation of the pressure compensation element.
  Check that the special tools are handled as prescribed.
  Check of correct repair in accordance with the repair instructions.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The bonding surface must be free of adhesive residue, greases and cleaning agents.
• Use plugs 0 494 179 (32 1 270)  to seal openings (1)  and (2)  to prevent dirt ingress inside the housing.
• Clean bonding surfaces (1)  and (2)  with the cleaning agent.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Safety cleaning agent 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192362037
  	20, Canister	83192362038
  	60, Canister	83192362040

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• Dry bonding surfaces (1)  and (2)  with a clean, lint-free cleaning cloth.
• Remove both plugs 0 494 179 (32 1 270). 
• Stick pressure compensation element 1: 
• Position the centering sleeve 5 A3E 5F5  with the centering facing down on bar (1)  as shown.

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• Position the pressure compensation element (1)  with the protective film facing down  on a clean surface as shown.
• Position the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  above pressure compensation element (1)  as shown.
• Set the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  on the pressure compensation element (1)  without applying any pressure and press together slightly halfway.

  Do not press the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  together fully.

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• Now the pressure compensation element (1)  adheres to the suction lifter 5 A3E 597. 

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• Detach the protective film (1)  from the pressure compensation element (2)  .

  Do not touch the bonding surface of the pressure compensation element! 

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• Position the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  as shown above centering sleeve 5 A3E 5F5. 

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• 1. Press suction lifter 5 A3E 597  slightly up to stop (1)  .
• 2. Press suction lifter 5 A3E 597  together completely (2)  .
• 3. Remove the suction lifter 5 A3E 597. 

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• Check if the pressure compensation element (1)  is inside the centering sleeve 5 A3E 5F5. 
• If not, repeat the process.

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• Position the installation aid 5 A3E 5D3  as shown.

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• Press the installation aid 5 A3E 5D3  as shown up to the stop (1) once  and hold for 5 s (count to 5).

  Do not press repeatedly!

• Remove all special tools.

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• Stick pressure compensation element 2: 
• Position the centering sleeve 5 A3E 5F5  with the centering facing down on bar (1)  as shown.

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• Position the pressure compensation element (1)  with the protective film facing down  on a clean surface as shown.
• Position the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  above pressure compensation element (1)  as shown.
• Set the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  on the pressure compensation element (1)  without applying any pressure and press together slightly halfway.

  Do not press the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  together fully.

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• Now the pressure compensation element (1)  adheres to the suction lifter 5 A3E 597. 

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• Detach the protective film (1)  from the pressure compensation element (2)  .

  Do not touch the bonding surface of the pressure compensation element! 

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• Position the suction lifter 5 A3E 597  as shown above centering sleeve 5 A3E 5F5. 

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• 1. Press suction lifter 5 A3E 597  slightly up to stop (1)  .
• 2. Press suction lifter 5 A3E 597  together completely (2)  .
• 3. Remove the suction lifter 5 A3E 597. 

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• Check if the pressure compensation element (1)  is inside the centering sleeve 5 A3E 5F5. 
• If not, repeat the process.

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• Position the installation aid 5 A3E 5D3  as shown.

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• Press the installation aid 5 A3E 5D3  as shown up to the stop (1) once  and hold for 5 s (count to 5).

  Do not press repeatedly!

• Remove all special tools.

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