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

MODEL 221.0 /1 

MODEL 216 with 4MATIC 

Illustrated on model 221.056 

Fig 1: Identifying Airmatic Suspension System Components (1 Of 2)
G07587613Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Airmatic Suspension System Components (2 Of 2)
G07587614Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Removing     
DANGER 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
IMPORTANT Notes on AIRmatic   AH32.22-P-1000-02SX
1 Remove front section of lower engine compartment paneling Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR61.20-P-1105SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR61.20-P-1105SXS
2 Remove fender liner in front fenders    
INSPECT Checking     
3 Spray pressure line connections with leak detector spray NOTES Cover objects (rear shelf, head restraints etc.) in the vicinity of the spraying area with a clean rag.
IMPORTANT Spray the following pressure line connections: Connections (4SP, 5VL, 6P, 7HR, 8HL, 9VR) on valve unit (Y36/6), connection (4SP) of compressor unit (A9/1), connection (4SP) on central reservoir (2), connections (5VL, 9VR) and areas of adhesive on front suspension struts (10), connections (7HR, 8HL) and areas of adhesive on rear suspension struts (11, 12).
IMPORTANT Wait for approx. 10 to 15 min after spraying the pressure line connections with leak detection spray. This allows smaller leaks to be detected (bubbles form). Larger leaks are visible immediately.
Leak detection spray
If pressurized line connection fitting is defective: ↓
*BR00.45-Z-1002-03A 
    Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection AR32.22-P-2001-02SX 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.22-P-1002-03D 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.22-P-1004-03D 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.22-P-1006-03D 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1003-04L 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1006-04L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 4
    Leak detection spray *BR00.45-Z-1002-03A 
INSTALLING Install     
4 Install fender liner in front fenders    
5 Fit front section of lower engine compartment paneling Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection AR61.20-P-1105SX
    Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection AR61.20-P-1105SXS
AIR SUSPENSION

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BA32.22-P-1002-03D Pressure line air suspension to pressure reservoir Nm 5 5
BA32.22-P-1004-03D Pressure line, air suspension to compressor Nm 5 5
BA32.22-P-1006-03D Pressure line of air suspension to valve unit Nm 3 3
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number  Designation  Model 216 with 4MATIC  Model 221 without 4MATIC and without code 487, Z07/ Z07+Z19 
BA32.25-P-1003-04L Air suspension pressure line to suspension strut Nm 5 5
BA32.25-P-1006-04L Air suspension pressure line to rear air spring Nm 5 5
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19 Model 221 with 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1003-04L Air suspension pressure line to suspension strut Nm 5 5
BA32.25-P-1006-04L Air suspension pressure line to rear air spring Nm 5 5
Fig 3: Identifying Slitting Knife (000 589 12 28 00)
G07510534Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Wrench Socket (211 589 00 09 00)
G07510518Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1002-03A Leak detection spray