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

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

Illustrated on sedan

Fig 1: Checking AIRmatic For Leaks (1 Of 2)

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Illustrated on sedan

Fig 2: Checking AIRmatic For Leaks (2 Of 2)

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	Checking
	Special information on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02T
1.1	Remove rear seat cushion	Model 211.0 without through-loading facility	AR91.12-P-1020T
1.2	Position rear seat cushion upright	Model 211.0 with through-loading feature Code 287	AR91.12-P-1020TA
1.2	Position rear seat cushion upright	Model 211.2	AR91.12-P-1020TB
2.1	Remove front section of bottom section of soundproofing	Vehicles with diesel engines	AR94.30-P-5300T
2.2	Remove front section of engine compartment paneling	Vehicles with gasoline engines	AR61.20-P-1105T
3	Remove front section of fender liner in left front fender		AR88.10-P-1300T
4.1	Remove right side trunk lining	Model 211.0 with through-loading feature Code 287	AR68.30-P-4800TA
4.1	Remove right side trunk lining	Model 211 without through-loading feature, without bivalent natural gas drive	AR68.30-P-4800T
4.2	Remove inner paneling on right side of load compartment	Model 211.2	AR68.30-P-1180T
5	Remove bass module speaker	Model 211.2 with code 810 Sound system	AR82.62-P-7839T
6	Remove felt cover (5) from connection fitting for pressurized lines (4) and inspect to ensure that the pressure lines (6) are inserted in the connection fittings (4) as far as the markings (arrows), then spray the connection fittings for pressurized lines (4) with leak detection spray	Installation: After completing leakage test, reinstall felt wrapping. Wait approx. 10 to 15 minutes after spraying. This allows smaller leaks to be detected (bubbles form). Larger leaks are visible immediately. If pressurized line connection fitting is defective: ↓
		Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.	AR32.22-P-2001-02I
			*BA32.25-P-1006-04B
			*BA32.25-P-1003-04B
			*000589122800
			*211589000900
7	Spray pressure line connections on AIRmatic central reservoir charge valve (Y36/6), pressure line connection (1), AIRmatic compressor unit (A9/1) and pressure line connection (42a) on central reservoir (42) with leak detector spray	Wait approx. 10 to 15 minutes after spraying. This allows smaller leaks to be detected (bubbles form). Larger leaks are visible immediately. If pressure line connections are defective: ↓
7		Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.	AR32.22-P-2001-02I
8	Spray area of casting around pressure line connections (40a) on front suspension struts (40), around pressure line connections (41a) on air springs (41) and on rear axle distributor (2) with leak detector spray	Wait approx. 10 to 15 minutes after spraying. This allows smaller leaks to be detected (bubbles form). Larger leaks are visible immediately. If pressure line connections are defective: ↓
8		Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.	AR32.22-P-2001-02I

STRUTS

Number	Designation		Model 211 Airmatic
BA32.25-P-1003-04B	Air suspension pressure line to front suspension strut	Nm	2
BA32.25-P-1006-04B	Air suspension pressure line to rear air spring	Nm	2

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

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Fig 4: Identifying Wrench Socket (211 589 00 09 00)

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