Remove/install rear suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1016LFS

MODEL 222 

with CODE Z07 (Top protection) 

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Fig 1: Rear Suspension Strut Remove/Install Components (1 Of 4)

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Fig 2: Rear Suspension Strut Remove/Install Components (2 Of 4)

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Fig 3: Rear Suspension Strut Remove/Install Components (3 Of 4)

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Fig 4: Rear Suspension Strut Remove/Install Components (4 Of 4)

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	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02LF
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Release pressure in AIRmatic system using diagnostic system
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2	Remove trim from side of C-pillar	Model 222.9 with code Z07 (Top protection) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR68.30-P-4490LFA
		Model 222.0/1 with code Z07 (Top protection) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR68.30-P-4490LF
3	Unclip speaker cover
4	Remove speaker (1)
5	Remove plug (2)
6	Separate soundproofing (3) at perforation (arrow A) using a suitable tool and remove section	Install the soundproofing (3) or section correctly. Acoustic problems can otherwise occur.
7	Cut service flap (4) into rear shelf at perforation (arrow B) and fold inward
8	Carefully separate soundproofing (3) over belt retractor at perforation (arrow C) and push toward rear
9	Detach pressure line (5) from corresponding suspension strut (7)	Pressure line to rear suspension strut/valve block	*BA32.22-P-1011-03F
10	Check pressure line (5) and pressure line connection		AR32.22-P-2001-02SX
		Screw/bolt, bracket of central reservoir to body	*BA32.22-P-1003-03F
		Leak detection spray	*BR00.45-Z-1002-03A
		Knife	Figure
		Socket wrench bit If pressure line connection or pressure line (5) is damaged ↓ Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection	Figure
11	Detach corresponding complete wheel
			AP40.10-P-4050HA
12	Disconnect electrical connectors (8) from suspension strut (7) and unhook from line bracket
13	Remove rear axle spring		AR32.20-P-0232LFS
14	Lower vehicle slightly
15	Unscrew nuts (6) from suspension strut (7) and remove suspension strut (7) from below	Nut, suspension strut at rear to body	*BA32.25-P-1004-04O
	Check
16	Check suspension strut (7)	When reinstalling suspension strut (7). If suspension strut (7) is damaged: ↓ Replace suspension strut (7)	AR32.25-P-1017-02SX
17	Dispose of damaged suspension strut (7) correctly	When replacing suspension strut (7). Observe disposal regulations.
18	Determine length of suspension strut (7)	Compare the determined length of the suspension strut (7) with the leaflet for the new suspension strut (7). If the determined length differs: ↓ Do not install the new suspension strut (7)
19	Install in the reverse order
20	Check AIRmatic system for leaktightness		AR32.22-P-8100LF
21	Check vehicle level at rear axle with electronic inclination meter, correct if necessary		AR40.20-P-0301LF

Fig 5: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (211 589 00 09 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Knife (000 589 12 28 00)

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