Remove/Install Rear Suspension Strut - AR32.25-P-1016LFA

Model 217 

with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Model 222 

with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

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MODEL 222 

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MODEL 222 

Shown on model 222 

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Shown on model 222 

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	Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid.	Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.	AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on Active Body Control suspension		AH32.50-P-0001-01N
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Release pressure in ABC system using diagnostic system		AR32.50-P-0001-01LF
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2.1	Remove rear shelf	Model 217.3 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR68.30-P-4581LC
2.2	Remove paneling of C-pillar upper section	Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222.9 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR68.30-P-4490LFA
		Model 222.0/1 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR68.30-P-4490LF
3	Unclip speaker cover	Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
4	Remove speaker (1)	Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) with code 810 (Premium sound system) Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) with code 811 (High-End sound system)
5	Remove plug (2)	Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
6	Separate soundproofing (3) at perforation (arrow A) using screwdriver and remove section	Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) :  Install the soundproofing (3) or section correctly. Acoustic problems can otherwise occur.
7	Cut service flap (4) into rear shelf at perforation (arrow B) and fold inward	Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
8	Tear open soundproofing (3) over belt retractor at perforation (arrow C) and push toward rear	Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) :  Install the soundproofing (3) correctly. Acoustic problems can otherwise occur.
9	Disconnect electrical connector (5) from suspension strut (7)
10	Detach corresponding complete wheel		AR40.10-P-1102A
11	Detach trim (8) behind suspension strut (7) and push to side
12	Detach line bracket (9)
13	Disconnect hydraulic line from connecting point (10) and seal lines using suitable stop plugs		AR32.50-P-0024SX
		Record plug	Fig 2
		Detaching tool	Fig 1
14	Detach cover from spring link (11)
15	Detach suspension strut (7) from spring link (11)	:  Make sure that the suspension strut (7) is installed at the correct position on the spring link (11).	AR35.20-P-0114LF
		Model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 with 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
16	Unfasten threaded connection securing spring control arm (11) to rear axle carrier (12)	Do not detach spring control arm (11) from rear axle carrier (12). Model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 with 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
17	Detach bracket with torsion bar linkage of level sensor from spring control arm (11)		AR35.20-P-0114LF
18	Detach spring link (11) from wheel carrier (13)	:  Replace bolt. Model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 with 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
19	Fold down spring control arm (11)	Carefully fold down spring control arm (11). Otherwise, the wheel carrier (13) will be damaged.
20	Lower vehicle slightly	Do not lower vehicle too far. Otherwise, the folded-down spring control arm (11) will be damaged.
21	Unscrew nuts (6) from suspension strut (7) and remove suspension strut (7) with cover (8) from below	:  Make sure that the cover (8) is installed at the correct position. Aid of helper required. Model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 with 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
22	Remove cover (8) from suspension strut (7)	When replacing the suspension strut (7)
	Check
23	Check suspension strut (7)	When reinstalling suspension strut (7) If suspension strut (7) is damaged: ↓ Replace suspension strut (7).
24	Dispose of damaged suspension strut (7) correctly	When replacing the suspension strut (7) Observe disposal regulations.
25	Install in the reverse order
26	Fill and bleed ABC system		AR32.50-P-0021SX
27	Calibrate stroke of suspension strut (7)	Whenever a suspension strut is replaced, calibration using the diagnostic system must be performed in the menu "Control units - Adaptation/Teach-in processes".	AR40.20-P-0301LF

Fig 1: Identifying Detaching Tool (221 589 01 33 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)

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