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

MODEL 166.0 with CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS)) 

Fig 1: Identifying Airmatic Central Reservoir Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 166.873
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
IMPORTANT Notes on AIRmatic   AH32.22-P-1000-02GZ
1 Raise vehicle using vehicle lift until the wheels are clear of the ground   AR00.60-P-1000GZ
2 Empty AIRmatic using STAR DIAGNOSIS    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AD00.00-P-2000-04A
NOTES Empty and fill the AIRmatic as per the specifications; the complete wheels must not be touching the ground.
The air springs can otherwise be damaged and fail later.
3 Remove load compartment floor and expose central reservoir (1a)    
4 Remove right side of panel in trunk   AR68.30-P-4800GQ
5 Detach bracket (2) of electrical feed line from threaded pin    
6 Unscrew nuts (3) and remove central reservoir (1b) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, central reservoir to wheelhouse *BA32.22-P-1010-03B 
7 Detach pressure lines (4) from central reservoir (1a, 1b) IMPORTANT Seal connections with blind plugs.  
Leak detection spray for USA *BR00.45-Z-1004-03A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Pressure line of air suspension to central reservoir *BA32.22-P-1009-03B 
Leak detection spray
SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit
*BR00.45-Z-1002-03A 
SPECIAL TOOL Knife
Check pressure lines (4) and pressure line connections for signs of damage, if necessary:

Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.
Figure
AR32.22-P-2001-02GZ
8 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
9 Check AIRmatic for leaks   AR32.22-P-8100GZ 
AIR SUSPENSION

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA32.22-P-1009-03B Pressure line of air suspension to central reservoir Nm 5
AIR SUSPENSION

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA32.22-P-1010-03B Nut, central reservoir to wheelhouse Nm 10
Fig 2: Identifying Knife (000 589 12 28 00)
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Fig 3: 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