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Remove/install level control valve unit - AR32.31-P-0650GZ

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

Fig 1: Identifying Level Control Valve Unit Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
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
1 Raise vehicle until the wheels are clear of the ground    
2 Empty AIRmatic system using STAR DIAGNOSIS STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system *WH58.30-Z-1048-13A 
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory   AD00.00-P-2000-04A
3 Remove AIRmatic compressor unit   AR32.22-P-2001GZ 
4 Remove bolts (1) and detach AIRmatic valve unit (Y36)    
5 Remove bolts (2) and detach compressor unit bracket    
6 Separate electrical plug connection (3)    
7 Remove plug from AIRmatic pressure sensor    
8 Disconnect connector from AIRmatic valve unit (Y36)    
9 Unscrew pressure line connection (4) NOTES To ensure flawless performance from the suspension observe the routing of the pressure lines.
IMPORTANT Seal off pressure lines with blind plugs for the duration of the repair work.
If pressure line connections or pressure lines are damaged: ↓
 
    Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.22-P-1004-03B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Knife Fig 2
10 Remove AIRmatic valve unit (Y36)    
11 Install in the reverse order    
12 Fill AIRmatic system using STAR DIAGNOSIS NOTES The wheels must not make contact with the floor when filling as the air spring bellows in the suspension strut will be irreparably damaged if the system is filled with the suspension compressed.  
    STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system *WH58.30-Z-1048-13A 
13 Check AIRmatic for leaks.   AR32.22-P-8100GZ 
AIR SUSPENSION

Number Designation Model 164.1/8 with AIRmatic, code 489
BA32.22-P-1004-03B Pressure line of air suspension to valve unit dia. 4 mm Nm 2
dia. 6 mm Nm 3.5
Fig 2: Identifying Knife (000 589 12 28 00)
G05258097Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Wrench Socket (211 589 00 09 00)
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Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1048-13A STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system, Compact Passenger Car 6511 1801 00