Bleed brake system - AR42.10-P-0010GZ

MODEL 164 

Shown on vehicle with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system (ADS)), code 489 

Fig 1: Identifying Bleed Brake System Components

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	Bleeding
	Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.	Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
	Brake fluid notes	All models	AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system	All models	AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss		AH42.10-P-9406-02GZ
1	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position		AR88.40-P-1000GZ
2	Remove cap (5) from brake fluid reservoir (6).
3	Connect filling and bleeding device	Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions. Bleeding pressure must be 2 bar.
		Brake fluid Brake fluid changer, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com	*BF42.10-P-1001-01G
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
4	Lift/jack up vehicle		AR00.60-P-1000GZ
5	Adjust bleeding pressure on filling and bleeding unit to 2.0 bar
6	Remove bleeder dust caps
7	Connect bleed bottle hose to bleed screw on right rear axle brake caliper (1)
8	Open bleed screw on right rear axle brake caliper (1) and allow approx. 80 cm3 of brake fluid to drain out free of bubbles  and then tighten to correct torque		*BA42.10-P-1001-12L
9	Repeat bleeding procedure at remaining brake calipers	Sequence when bleeding: Bleed screw on right rear axle brake caliper (1), bleed screw on left rear axle brake caliper (2), bleed screw on right front axle brake caliper (3), bleed screw on left front axle brake caliper (4).
			*BA42.10-P-1001-12L
			*BA42.10-P-1001-10L
10	Detach filling/bleeding device	Brake fluid changer, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
11	Attach bleeder dust caps and screw cap
	Checking
12	Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir (6) and correct if necessary	Brake fluid	*BF42.10-P-1001-01G
	Brake system - inspect fluid level		AP42.10-P-4210GZ
13	Check brake system for leaks		AR42.10-P-0100-01GZ