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Check AIRmatic for leaks. - AR32.22-P-8100T

MODEL 211.0 /2 with CODE (489) AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension) 

Fig 1: Identifying AIRmatic Suspension Components Location - Illustrated On Sedan
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Illustrated on sedan 

Illustrated on sedan 

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion, Pressure Line Connector, Felt Casing And Pressure Lines
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INSPECT Checking     
NOTES Special information on AIRmatic   AH32.22-P-1000-02T 
1.1 Remove rear seat cushion Model 211.0 without through-loading facility AR91.12-P-1020T
1.2 Position rear seat cushion upright Model 211.0 with through-loading feature Code 287 AR91.12-P-1020TA
    Model 211.2 AR91.12-P-1020TB
2.1 Remove front section of bottom section of soundproofing Vehicles with diesel engines AR94.30-P-5300T
2.2 Remove front section of engine compartment paneling Vehicles with gasoline engines AR61.20-P-1105T
3 Remove front section of fender liner in left front fender   AR88.10-P-1300T
4.1 Remove right side trunk lining Model 211.0 with through-loading feature Code 287 AR68.30-P-4800TA
    Model 211 without through-loading feature, without bivalent natural gas drive AR68.30-P-4800T
4.2 Remove inner paneling on right side of load compartment Model 211.2 AR68.30-P-1180T
5 Remove bass module speaker Model 211.2 with code 810 Sound system AR82.62-P-7839T
6 Remove felt cover (5) from connection fitting for pressurized lines (4) and inspect to ensure that the pressure lines (6) are inserted in the connection fittings (4) as far as the markings (arrows), then spray the connection fittings for pressurized lines (4) with leak detection spray IMPORTANTInstallation:  After completing leakage test, reinstall felt wrapping.
IMPORTANT Wait approx. 10 to 15 minutes after spraying. This allows smaller leaks to be detected (bubbles form). Larger leaks are visible immediately. If pressurized line connection fitting is defective:
 
    Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection. AR32.22-P-2001-02I 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1006-04B 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1003-04B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
7 Spray pressure line connections on AIRmatic central reservoir charge valve (Y36/6), pressure line connection (1), AIRmatic compressor unit (A9/1) and pressure line connection (42a) on central reservoir (42) with leak detector spray IMPORTANT Wait approx. 10 to 15 minutes after spraying. This allows smaller leaks to be detected (bubbles form). Larger leaks are visible immediately. If pressure line connections are defective:
 
    Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection. AR32.22-P-2001-02I 
8 Spray area of casting around pressure line connections (40a) on front suspension struts (40), around pressure line connections (41a) on air springs (41) and on rear axle distributor (2) with leak detector spray IMPORTANT Wait approx. 10 to 15 minutes after spraying. This allows smaller leaks to be detected (bubbles form). Larger leaks are visible immediately. If pressure line connections are defective:
 
    Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection. AR32.22-P-2001-02I 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 211 Airmatic
BA32.25-P-1003-04B Air suspension pressure line to front suspension strut Nm 2
BA32.25-P-1006-04B Air suspension pressure line to rear air spring Nm 2
Fig 3: Identifying Hose Cutter (000 589 12 28 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Wrench Socket (211 589 00 09 00)
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