Remove/install rear shock absorber - AR32.25-P-0110NKB

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 

Shown on MODEL 242 

Fig 1: Cover - Shown On Model 242

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Shown on model 246 

Fig 2: Spring Control Arm, Shock Absorber & Bolt - Shown On Model 246

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Shown on MODEL 246 with CODE 537 (Digital radio (DAB)) 

Fig 3: Control Unit Bracket, Cover & Nuts - Shown On Model 246

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Shown on model 117 

Fig 4: Expansion Rivets & Nuts - Shown On Model 117

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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
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100CW
2	Remove left or right rear wheel and tire assembly
			AP40.10-P-4050AK
3	Remove left or right rear wheel well liner		AR88.10-P-1400NKB
4	Detach electrical connection from left or right shock absorber (2)	Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 with code 459 (Steel suspension with adjustable damping)
5	Unclip cover (17) at left or right and remove	Check cover (17) at left or right is correctly seated.
6	Support spring control arm (1) using major assembly mount and support plate
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
7	Unscrew nut of shock absorber (2) from spring control arm (1) and remove bolt (3)	Nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1003-03J
8	Lower major assembly mount and support plate and remove from vehicle
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
9	Lower vehicle	Only lower the vehicle until the trunk is accessible.
10.1	Open cover (4a)	Model 156, 176, 242, 246 Left side of vehicle.
10.2	Open cover (4b)	Model 176, 242, 246 Right side of vehicle.
10.3	Remove expansion rivet (7) and loosen left or right luggage compartment lining in the upper section and fold downwards (arrow)	Model 117
10.4	Remove C-pillar paneling	Model 156 Right side of vehicle.
			AR68.30-P-4490NKX
11	Detach control unit bracket (5) and place to one side	Model 156, 176, 242, 246 with code 536 (SIRIUS satellite radio) with code 537 (Digital radio (DAB))
12	Pull luggage compartment lining on right to side until nuts (6a and 6b) are accessible	Model 156
13	Remove nuts (6a or 6b) connecting shock absorber (2) to body	Nut, shock absorber to body	*BA32.25-P-1002-03J
14	Push shock absorber (2) together and remove
	Check
15	Check shock absorber (2)		AR32.25-P-0121CW
		Defective shock absorbers (2) must be disposed of in proper manner.
16	Install in the reverse order