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

MODEL 164 with CODE (489) Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS) 

Overview of AIRmatic suspension, shown on model 164.1 with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS), code 489 

Fig 1: Overview Of AIRmatic Suspension (Shown On Model 164.1 With AIRmatic)
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INSPECT Checking    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on AIRmatic   AH32.22-P-1000-02GZ 
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position   AR88.40-P-1000GZ
2 Check pressure line connections (1) on front suspension struts (6) IMPORTANT Wait for approximately 10 to 15 minutes after spraying with the leakage detection spray. This allows smaller leaks to be detected (bubbles form). Larger leaks are visible immediately.  
    Leak detection spray for USA *BR00.45-Z-1004-03A 
    Leak detection spray *BR00.45-Z-1002-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Knife Fig 2
    Use leakage detection spray to check for leakages, if necessary: ↓  
    Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ 
3 Lift vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-1000GZ
4 Check pressure line connections (2) on rear air springs (5) Leak detection spray for USA *BR00.45-Z-1004-03A 
    Leak detection spray *BR00.45-Z-1002-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Knife Fig 2
    Use leakage detection spray to check for leakages, if necessary: ↓  
    Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ 
5 Remove rear underfloor paneling With CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS)) AR61.30-P-1001GZ
6 Check pressure line connections (3) on central reservoirs (4) Leak detection spray for USA *BR00.45-Z-1004-03A 
    Leak detection spray *BR00.45-Z-1002-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Knife Fig 2
    Use leakage detection spray to check for leakages, if necessary: ↓  
    Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ 
7 Remove front section of fender liner in right front fender With CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS)) AR88.10-P-1310GZ
8 Check pressure line connection (7) to AIRmatic compressor unit (A9/1) Leak detection spray for USA *BR00.45-Z-1004-03A 
    Leak detection spray *BR00.45-Z-1002-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Knife Fig 2
    Use leakage detection spray to check for leakages, if necessary: ↓  
    Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ 
9 Remove right front fog lamp Model 164.1 AR82.10-P-5103GZ
    Model 164.8 AR82.10-P-5103GY
10 Check pressure line connections to AIRmatic valve unit (Y36) Leak detection spray for USA *BR00.45-Z-1004-03A 
    Leak detection spray *BR00.45-Z-1002-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Knife Fig 2
    Use leakage detection spray to check for leakages, if necessary: ↓  
    Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ 
11 Install in the reverse order    
Fig 2: Identifying Knife (000 589 12 28 00)
G07510596Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (211 589 00 09 00)
G07510602Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1002-03A Leak detection spray Christof Fischer GmbH,
Augsburger Str. 289-293,
70327 Stuttgart
Germany
Tel. +49 711 30502-0
Fax +49 711 30502-10
www.kaeltefischer.de
BR00.45-Z-1004-03A Leakage detection spray for USA LIQUI MOLY
Gary Boyd 1820 Clark Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90815
USA
Phone +1 562 5975519
Fax: +1 562 5975269
www.liqui-moly.com