Replacing retaining clip - AR32.22-P-1500-02EW

MODEL 205 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) 

MODEL 212.0/1, 218 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) 

MODEL 212.0/1, 218 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) 

MODEL 212.2 

MODEL 253 with CODE 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

1. Remove fragments of the retaining clip (1) from the centering hole (arrow) in the air spring (41).
2. Remove fragments of the retaining clip (1) from the pin (2).
3. Tap a new retaining clip (1) far enough onto the pin (2) using a plastic mallet until the retaining clip (1) lies flat on the frame floor.
   Fig 1: Removing Fragments Of Retaining Clip From Pin

   Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA