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 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

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Shown on model 222 

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Shown on model 222 

Shown on model 222 

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Fig 1: Rear Suspension Strut Components Location - Model 222 Except Code 487; Z07

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Shown on model 222 

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Shown on model 217.4 

Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	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 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
		Model 222.0/1 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR68.30-P-4490LF
		Model 222.9 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR68.30-P-4490LFA
8	Unclip speaker cover	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
9	Remove speaker (1)	Model 222 with code 810 (Premium sound system) with code 811 (High-End sound system) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
10	Remove plug (2)	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
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 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 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 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
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 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
		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 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 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 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	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 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 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 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Screw/bolt, bracket of central reservoir to body	*BA32.22-P-1003-03F
		Socket wrench bit	Fig 2
		Knife	Fig 3
17	Detach corresponding complete wheel		AR40.10-P-1102A
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 link (9)		AR35.20-P-0114LF
		Make sure that the suspension strut (7) is installed at the correct position at the spring control arm (9).
		Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 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 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Bolt/nut, 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 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 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 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 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 link (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 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Bolt/nut, 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	Aid of helper required.
		Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Screw/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 leak tightness		AR32.22-P-8100LF

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (211 589 00 09 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Knife (000 589 12 28 00)

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