Replacing Retaining Clip - AR32.22-P-1500-02EW

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

Model 206 with code 480 (Self-levelling suspension) 

Model 212.0/1, 218 with code 488 (Steel/air suspension) 

Model 212.0/1, 218 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Model 212.2 

Model 213.0/1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Model 213.2 

Model 238 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

Model 254 with code 480 (Self-levelling suspension) 

Model 254 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Model 293 

Model 295 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Model 296 

Model 297 

1. Remove fragments of the retaining clip (1) from the centering hole (arrow) in the air spring (41).
2. Remove fragments of the retaining clip (1) from the pin (2).
3. Tap a new retaining clip (1) far enough onto the pin (2) using a plastic mallet until the retaining clip (1) lies flat on the frame floor.

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