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Remove/Install Adaptive Damping System (ADS) Control Unit - AR32.32-P-0003LW

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Model 205 

with code 459 (DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL suspension with adjustment damping) 

Model 205 

with code 488 (Steel/air suspension) 

Model 253 

with code 459 (DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL suspension with adjustment damping) 

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Fig 1: Adaptive Damping System Control Unit Components Location - Model 253 With Code 459
G14181146REMOVINGINSTALLINGREFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMSINSTALLATION IMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOLINSTALLATION IMPORTANTCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Commission adaptive damping system control unit (N51/5). When replacing the adaptive damping system control unit (N51/5).  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2 Remove left front seat. Model 205.0/1/2/3
with code 459 (DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL suspension with adjustment damping)
Model 205.0/1/2/3
with code 488 (Steel/air suspension)
Model 253
with code 459 (DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL suspension with adjustment damping)
AR91.10-P-1000LW
Model 205.4
with code 459 (DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL suspension with adjustment damping)
Model 205.4
with code 488 (Steel/air suspension)
AR91.10-P-1000LWR
3 Remove electrical wiring harness (3) from air duct INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Install new cable tie (4).  
SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 2
4 Release air duct (1) (arrows A) and remove.    
5 Carefully lift up floor covering (2). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Check for correct seating.  
6 Unclip adaptive damping system control unit (N51/5) from catch hooks (5) and pull out towards vehicle center (arrows B).    
7 Disconnect electrical connectors (6) and remove adaptive damping system control unit (N51/5).    
8 Install in the reverse order.    
Fig 2: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)
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