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

MODEL 217 

except CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

MODEL 222 

except CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

except CODE Z07 (Top protection) 

Shown on model 222 

Shown on model 217.4 

	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02LF
	Remove/install
1	Release pressure in AIRmatic system using diagnostic system
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2	Remove front luggage compartment lining	Model 217.4 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR68.30-P-4602LCA
3	Partially open soft top	Model 217.4 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Leave soft top bow and soft top compartment cover in upright position
4	Operate trunk partition switch	Model 217.4 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Raise the trunk partition (13).
5	Raise trunk partition (13) and fix in place using a suitable tool	Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
6	Fold trim (14) to one side	Model 217.4 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Until the screws/bolts (6) of the rear shock absorber are accessible.
7.1	Remove rear shelf	Model 217.3 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR68.30-P-4581LC
7.2	Remove C-pillar trim top section	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)
		Model 222.0/1 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)	AR68.30-P-4490LF
		Model 222.9 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)	AR68.30-P-4490LFA
8	Unclip speaker cover	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)
9	Remove speaker (1)	Model 222 with code 810 (Sound system) with code 811 (Advanced sound system) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)
10	Remove plug (2)	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)
11	Separate soundproofing (3) at perforation (arrow A) using screwdriver and remove section	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection) Install the soundproofing (3) or section correctly. Acoustic problems can otherwise occur.
12	Fold up soundproofing under the rear shelf	Model 217.3 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
13	Cut service flap (4) into rear shelf at perforation (arrow B) and fold inward	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)
14	Tear open soundproofing (3) over belt retractor at perforation (arrow C) and push toward rear	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection) Install the soundproofing (3) correctly. Acoustic problems can otherwise occur.
15	Detach pressure line (5) from corresponding suspension strut (7)	Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)Pressure line to rear suspension strut/valve block	*BA32.22-P-1011-03F
16	Check pressure line (5) and pressure line connection	If pressure line connection or pressure line (5) is damaged ↓ Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection
		Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)	AR32.22-P-2001-02SX
		Leak detection spray	*BR00.45-Z-1002-03A
		Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)Pressure line to central reservoir	*BA32.22-P-1007-03F
		Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection) Screw/bolt, bracket of central reservoir to body	*BA32.22-P-1003-03F
		Socket wrench bit	Figure
		Knife	Figure
17	Detach corresponding complete wheel
			AP40.10-P-4050HA
18	Disconnect electrical connectors (8) from suspension strut (7) and unhook from line bracket
19	Detach cover from spring control arm (9)
20	Detach suspension strut (7) from spring control arm (9)	Make sure that the suspension strut (7) is installed at the correct position at the spring control arm (9).	AR35.20-P-0114LF
		Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection) Nut, suspension strut at rear to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1005-04O
21	Loosen threaded connection securing spring control arm (9) to rear axle carrier (10)	Do not detach the spring control arm (9) from the rear axle carrier (10). Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection) Screw/bolt, spring control arm to rear axle carrier	*BA35.20-P-1001-01H
22	Remove bracket with torsion bar linkage of level sensor from spring control arm (9)		AR35.20-P-0114LF
23	Unscrew nuts securing torsion bar linkage (11) to wheel carrier (12) and torsion bar	Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection) Nut, torsion bar linkage to wheel carrier	*BA32.20-P-1003-04R
		Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection) Nut, torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	*BA32.20-P-1002-04R
24	Pull wheel carrier (12) downward and press torsion bar linkage (11) out of torsion bar
25	Press torsion bar linkage (11) out of wheel carrier (12) and remove downward
26	Detach spring control arm (9) from wheel carrier (12)	Replace bolt. Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection) Screw/bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-01H
27	Fold spring control arm (9) down	Fold the spring control arm (9) down carefully. The wheel carrier (12) will otherwise be damaged.
28	Lower vehicle slightly	Do not lower vehicle too far. The folded-down spring control arm (9) will otherwise be damaged.
29	Unscrew nuts (6) from suspension strut (7) and remove suspension strut (7) from below	Helper required. Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection) Nut, suspension strut at rear to body	*BA32.25-P-1004-04O
	Check
30	Check suspension strut (7)	When reinstalling suspension strut (7). If suspension strut (7) is damaged: ↓ Replace suspension strut (7)	AR32.25-P-1017-02SX
31	Dispose of damaged suspension strut (7) correctly	When replacing suspension strut (7). Observe disposal regulations.
32	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).
33	Install in the reverse order
34	Check AIRmatic system for leaktightness		AR32.22-P-8100LF

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 222
BA32.20-P-1002-04R	Nut, torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	Nm	50	50

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 222
BA32.20-P-1003-04R	Nut, torsion bar linkage to wheel carrier	Nm	50	50

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 222
BA32.22-P-1003-03F	Screw/bolt, bracket of central reservoir to body	Nm	20	20

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 222
BA32.22-P-1007-03F	Pressure line to central reservoir	Nm	5	5

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 222
BA32.22-P-1011-03F	Pressure line to rear suspension strut/valve block	Nm	2	2

Number	Designation		Model 217	MODEL 222 except CODE Z07
BA32.25-P-1004-04O	Nut, suspension strut at rear to body	Nm	50	50

Number	Designation			Model 217	MODEL 222 except CODE Z07
BA32.25-P-1005-04O	Nut, suspension strut at rear to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	150	150
		Stage 2	∠°	45	45

Number	Designation			Model 217	MODEL 222 except CODE Z07
BA35.20-P-1001-01H	Screw/bolt, spring control arm to rear axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	60	60
		Stage 2	∠°	90	90

Number	Designation			Model 217	MODEL 222 except CODE Z07
BA35.20-P-1002-01H	Screw/bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	80	80
		Stage 2	∠°	90	90

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1002-03A	Leak detection spray	Christof Fischer GmbH