Remove/Install Air Spring - AR32.22-P-1500LW

Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)

Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)

Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)

Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

MODIFICATION NOTES

23.05.2019

Pressure line to rear air suspension/valve unit

Model 253

BA32.22-P-1005-03G

Fig 1: Air Spring Components Location - Model 213.0; 213.2 (Except 213.064/088/089; 213.264/288/289) (Shown On Right Side Of Vehicle On Model 205)

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Shown on right side of vehicle on model 205

Shown on model 213.1 on left side of vehicle

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	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on level control	Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)	AH32.22-P-1001-02LWT
	Notes on AIRmatic	Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1, 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
	Remove
1	Remove rear wheel		AR40.10-P-1102A
2	Relieve pressure from air spring (4) using vehicle diagnosis system
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
3	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (at least 2 m)
4	Release fender liner at rear in area of electrical connectors (1) and push to one side	Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AR88.10-P-1400LW
		Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)	AR88.10-P-1400LWE
5	Disconnect electrical connectors (1) and unhook electric lines (2) from holder	Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
6	Remove pressure line (5) from air spring (4) and seal openings with suitable stop plugs	Torque tool set	Fig 5
		Record plug	Fig 4
7	Remove shock absorber (7) from spring link (6) and push outwards in lower area		AR32.25-P-0110LW
8	Disconnect electrical connector (3) and unhook electric line (8) from holder (9)	Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
9	Carefully pull air spring (4) downwards by its upper plastic frame until the air spring (4) releases from the retaining clip	Do not completely compress or extend the air spring (4). Otherwise the air spring (4) may be damaged. The retaining clip is destroyed when the air spring (4) is removed.
10	Remove air spring (4) downwards	Remove the air spring (4) carefully. Otherwise the protective boot for the air spring (4) may be damaged.
11	Remove retaining clip		AR32.22-P-1500-02EW
	Check
12	Check condition of air spring (4)	There must not be any intrusions on the protective boot. Otherwise the movement of the spring will damage the spring bellows on the inside. If a problem arises ↓ Replace air spring (4).
	Install
13	Install new retaining clip		AR32.22-P-1500-02EW
14	Position the air spring (4) with the air spring centering (arrow) onto the spring link (6)	Do not completely compress or extend the air spring (4). Otherwise the air spring (4) may be damaged.
15	Position air spring (4) on retaining clip and latch into place	Do not completely compress or extend the air spring (4). Otherwise the air spring (4) may be damaged.
16	Hook electric line (8) onto holder (9) and connect electrical connector (3)	Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
17	Mount shock absorber (7) onto spring link (6)		AR32.25-P-0110LW
18	Remove all stop plugs
19	Mount pressure line (5) to air spring (4)	The thread on the connection for the pressure line (5) may not be damaged. Otherwise, leaks will occur. Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Pressure line to rear air suspension/valve unit	*BA32.22-P-1005-03G
		Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Pressure line to air suspension	*BA32.22-P-1006-03H
		Torque tool set	Fig 5
		Torque wrench	Fig 2
		If the thread is damaged ↓ Repair connection for pressure line (5).	AR32.22-P-2001-01LW
		Knife	Fig 3
20	Hook electric lines (2) into holder and connect electrical connectors (1)	Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
21	Install fender liner at rear	Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AR88.10-P-1400LW
		Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)	AR88.10-P-1400LWE
22	Remount the rear wheel		AR40.10-P-1102A
23	Build up pressure in air spring (4) using vehicle diagnosis system
		Build up pressure in air spring (4) as specified Otherwise, the air spring (4) may suffer initial damage and malfunction at a later stage.	AD00.00-P-2000-04B
	Check
24.1	Check AIRmatic for leaks	Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AR32.22-P-8100LW
24.2	Check level control system for leaks	Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)	AR32.33-P-0021LWT