Removing the rear air suspension
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the air suspension strut .
Moving the vehicle while the air suspension struts are not completely filled results in damage to the air suspension strut .
Damage to the air suspension strut .
Moving the vehicle while the air suspension struts are not completely filled results in damage to the air suspension strut .
- Make sure that the air suspension struts are completely filled. The residual pressure in the air suspension strut is not sufficient.
- Activate and fill the air spring system before moving the vehicle.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .
- Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
- Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
- Close off line connections with seal plugs.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damaging the air spring system .
Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system .
Damaging the air spring system .
Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system .
- Ensure utmost cleanliness in the connection area of the pipes during disassembly and assembly.
- For this purpose, also see the additional information: NOTES ON AIR SPRING SYSTEM .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
Preliminary work
- Refer to CREATING A FAULT MEMORY PRINTOUT IN WARRANTY CASES .
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE AIR SPRING SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE THIRD-ROW SEATING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTION ON THE SPRING STRUT .
CAUTION:
Residual pressure in the air suspension strut
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- The air suspension strut remains under a certain amount of residual pressure even after the pipe is disconnected.
- Do not disassemble the air suspension strut.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damaging the air spring system .
Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system .
Damaging the air spring system .
Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system .
- Ensure utmost cleanliness in the connection area of the pipes during disassembly and assembly.
- For this purpose, also see the additional information: NOTES ON AIR SPRING SYSTEM .
- If installed:
Loosen the clips (1).
Remove cover (2) on side member.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Failure to comply with the specification .
Component damage .- All specifications for installation and removal must be observed.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling. - Loosen screws (1).NOTE: Protect the air suspension from falling down with a second person.
- Lower the air suspension (1) a little to reach the banjo bolt (2).
- Carefully slacken the banjo bolt (2) until the sound of escaping air (hissing noise) is noticed.
- Wait approx. 2 min until the pressure in the air spring system is completely relieved.
The hissing noise stops.
- Completely loosen the banjo bolt (1) after having fully bled the pressure from the system.
- Carefully feed out the air suspension (1) in arrow direction and remove it.