Remove/install AIRmatic central reservoir - AR32.22-P-2017T

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

MODEL 211.028/070/270/076/276/083/283 

Shown on model 211.0 

Fig 1: Identifying AIRmatic Central Reservoir Components

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	Remove/install
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02T
1	Empty AIRmatic system using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Do not discharge the air suspension elements. STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system
2.1	Remove right side trunk lining	Model 211.0
		With through-loading feature, code 287a.	AR68.30-P-4800TA
		without through-loading feature	AR68.30-P-4800T
2.2	Remove inner paneling on right side of load compartment	Model 211.2	AR68.30-P-1180T
3.1	Remove bass module speaker	Model 211.2 with code 810 Sound system	AR82.62-P-7839T
4	Carefully detach pressure line connection (42a) from central reservoir (42)	Residual pressure 2 to 3 bar. Plug the pressure line for the duration of the repair operations.
		Pressure line, air suspension to central reservoir If pressure line or its connection fittings are damaged: ↓	*BA32.22-P-1002-03A
		Recondition AIRmatic pressure line connection.	AR32.22-P-2001-02I
		Air suspension pressure line to suspension strut	*BA32.25-P-1003-04B
		Air suspension pressure line to rear air spring	*BA32.25-P-1006-04B
		Socket	*211589000900
		Knife	*000589122800
5	Remove bolts (arrows) and remove central reservoir (42)		*BA32.22-P-1001-03A
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Fill AIRmatic system using STAR DIAGNOSIS
8	Check AIRmatic for leaks.		AR32.22-P-8100T

Fig 2: Identifying Wrench Socket (211 589 00 09 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Hose Cutter (000 589 12 28 00)

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