Disposing of shock absorber/ADS - OS32.32-P-0605-01A

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MODEL 140, 210 with CODE (217a) Adaptive damping system (ADS) with level control on rear axle

		Wear safety glasses
	Risk of injury when drilling assemblies or components containing gas (gas fill is not ignitable)	Wear safety goggles and a face protection.	AS00.00-Z-0006-01A

Remove boot (arrow - illustration shows the shock absorber/ADS on model 140).
Drill shock absorber tube approx. 30 mm (dimension A) from the shock absorber base with a 5 mm drill (gas escapes).
Drill shock absorber tube approx. 40 mm (dimension B) from the compression pot with a 5 mm drill (oil escapes).
Drill shock absorber tube in the center, opposite the damper valve (dimension C) with a 5 mm drill (vent hole for oil).

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Tube Dimensions
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Press the piston rod in several times, thus pumping the shock absorber empty.
Position the shock absorber upright and empty. The quantity of oil is 300-400 cm 3 depending on the version.

Comply with regulations governing disposal of hydraulic oil
Dispose of shock absorber (old part).