Remove/Install Contact Socket For Plug Of Electropneumatic Controller Unit - AR54.18-P-0017-01ME

Model 167 With Code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) 

Model 167 With Code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) With Code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) 

Model 206 With Code 480 (Self-levelling suspension) 

Model 223, 296, 297 

Model 254 With Code 480 (Self-levelling suspension) 

Model 254 With Code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

Transfer the contact sockets individually one after the other.

Otherwise, it may lead to confusion.

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

The contact socket assignment can vary depending on the equipment variant.

Remove 

1. Release contact lock of old housing (1) (arrow a).
2. Release contact socket (5) with MCP 1.2 blade (3) and pull out of contact cavity (4).

   If a contact socket (5) is removed in area (A).

   Insert MCP 1.2 blade (3) vertically into contact cavity (4) and do not apply any leverage.

   Otherwise damage may occur.

3. Release contact socket (5) with MCP 2.8_/Fl. 2.8_/JPT/SPT blade (2) and pull out of contact cavity (4).

   If a contact socket (5) is removed in areas (B, C).

   Insert MCP 2.8_/Fl. 2.8_/JPT/SPT blade (2) vertically into contact cavity (4).

   Otherwise damage may occur.

   Install 

4. Push contact socket (5) all the way into contact cavity (4) of new housing (1).

   The contact socket (5) in area (A) must not be removed afterwards.

   Otherwise, the mat seal will be damaged and the housing (1) will have to be replaced.

   Ensure that the contact socket (5) is seated and positioned correctly in the contact cavity (4).

   When the contact socket (5) engages correctly, a "click" should be heard.

5. Check contact socket (5) is correctly seated by carefully pulling.

   Pull carefully and in a controlled manner.

   Otherwise, the contact socket (5) or the contact cavity (4) could be damaged.

6. Lock contact lock of housing (1) (arrow b).