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

MODEL 164, 166 with CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS)) 

Shown on model 164.1 

Fig 1: Airmatic Compressor Unit System Diagram - Shown On Model 164.1
G09982184Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 166.057 

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Line Connection And Central Reservoir - Shown On Model 166.057
G09982185Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 166.873 

Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Line Connection And Central Reservoir - Shown On Model 166.873
G09982186Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
IMPORTANT Notes on AIRmatic   AH32.22-P-1000-02GZ
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position MODEL 164 AR88.40-P-1000GZ
MODEL 166 AR88.40-P-1000GQ
2 Remove covers over suspension strut towers MODEL 166
with CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS))
 
INSPECT Check     
3 Check pressure line connections (1) on front suspension struts (6) IMPORTANT Wait for approximately 10 to 15 minutes after spraying with the leakage detection spray. This allows smaller leaks to be detected (bubbles form). Larger leaks are visible immediately.  
Leak detection spray for USA *BR00.45-Z-1004-03A 
Leak detection spray
SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit
*BR00.45-Z-1002-03A 
SPECIAL TOOL Knife
Use leakage detection spray to check for leakages, if necessary:

Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.
Figure
AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ
4 Lift vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-1000GZ
5 Check pressure line connections (2) on rear air springs (5) Leak detection spray for USA BR00.45-Z-1004-03A
Leak detection spray
SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit
BR00.45-Z-1002-03A
SPECIAL TOOL Knife
Use leakage detection spray to check for leakages, if necessary:

Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.
Figure
AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ
6 Remove rear underfloor paneling MODEL 164
with CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS))
AR61.30-P-1001GZ
7 Remove cover from right side trim panel in load compartment and expose central reservoir (4) under the load compartment floor MODEL 166.0
with CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS))
 
8 Check pressure line connections (3) on central reservoirs (4) Leak detection spray for USA BR00.45-Z-1004-03A
Leak detection spray
SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit
BR00.45-Z-1002-03A
SPECIAL TOOL Knife
Use leakage detection spray to check for leakages, if necessary:

Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.
Figure
AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ
9 Remove front section of fender liner in right front fender MODEL 164
with CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS))
AR88.10-P-1310GZ
MODEL 166
with CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS))
AR88.10-P-1310GQ
10 Check pressure line connection (7) to AIRmatic compressor unit (A9/1) Leak detection spray for USA BR00.45-Z-1004-03A
Leak detection spray
SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit
BR00.45-Z-1002-03A
SPECIAL TOOL Knife
Use leakage detection spray to check for leakages, if necessary:

Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.
Figure
AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ
11 Remove right fog lamp MODEL 164.1 AR82.10-P-5103GZ
MODEL 164.8 AR82.10-P-5103GY
12 Check pressure line connections to AIRmatic valve unit (Y36) Leak detection spray for USA BR00.45-Z-1004-03A
Leak detection spray
SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit
BR00.45-Z-1002-03A
SPECIAL TOOL Knife
Use leakage detection spray to check for leakages, if necessary:

Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.
Figure
AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ
13 Install in the reverse order    
Fig 4: Identifying Knife (000 589 12 28 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (211 589 00 09 00)
G09980729Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1002-03A Leak detection spray Christof Fischer GmbH,
BR00.45-Z-1004-03A Leakage detection spray for USA LIQUI MOLY