Check all visible parts for leaks and damage - AP00.20-P-0053EW

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MODEL 207, 212, 218

Shows model 212

Fig 1: Checking Visible Parts For Leaks And Damage

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	Checking
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Notes on evaluating leakages		AH00.00-N-0011-01A
		If traces of fluid (e.g. oil) are found in the engine compartment, in the lower engine compartment paneling, the bottom sections of soundproofing or on the underfloor, determine cause and rectify subject to a separate invoice.
1	Bring ignition lock into position "0"
2	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position	Model 207, 212 Model 218	AR88.40-P-1000EW
3	Check that systems and components in engine compartment are in good condition, are not leaking and are fitted securely	If damage or leaks are established on the following systems and components, these faults should be eliminated subject to a separate repair order: Engine and bolted-on major assemblies Cooling system Heater and air conditioning system Fuel system Steering Exhaust system Brake system
4	Check lines and hoses in engine compartment are in good condition, are not leaking and are fitted securely	Pay attention to chafing marks and routing. If lines and hoses of the following systems and components are found to have damage or leaks, these faults should be eliminated subject to separate repair order: Engine and bolted-on major assemblies Cooling system Heater and air conditioning system Fuel system Clutch operating system Exhaust system Steering AIRmatic Brake system
	Removing
5.1	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling	Vehicles with gasoline engine	AR61.20-P-1105EW
5.2	Remove bottom sections of soundproofing	Vehicles with diesel engine	AR94.30-P-5300EW
	Checking
6	Check that systems and components on the underfloor are in good condition, are not leaking and are fitted securely	If damage or leaks are established on the following systems and components, these faults should be eliminated subject to a separate repair order: Engine and bolted-on major assemblies Cooling system Heater and air conditioning system Fuel system Steering Manual transmission Automatic transmission Front axle transmission Transfer case Differential Exhaust system BlueTEC emission control system Brake system AIRmatic Suspension elements Boots on rear and front axle shafts
7	Check that lines and hoses on the underfloor are in good condition, are not leaking and are fitted securely	Pay attention to chafing marks and routing. If lines and hoses of the following systems and components are found to have damage or leaks, these faults should be eliminated subject to separate repair order: Engine and bolted-on major assemblies Cooling system Heater and air conditioning system Fuel system Steering Clutch operating system Manual transmission Automatic transmission Exhaust system BlueTEC emission control system AIRmatic Suspension struts (with code (483) Vehicle dynamics package) Brake system
	Install
8.1	Install lower engine compartment paneling	Vehicles with gasoline engine Install lower engine compartment paneling after all maintenance operations have been completed.	AR61.20-P-1105EW
8.2	Install bottom section of soundproofing	Vehicles with diesel engine Only install lower parts of soundproofing after finishing all maintenance work.	AR94.30-P-5300EW
9	Close engine hood	Model 207, 212 Model 218	AR88.40-P-1000EW