Remove/install AIRmatic central reservoir - AR32.22-P-2017EW

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MODEL 212 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension)

MODEL 212 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)

MODEL 218 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension)

MODEL 218 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)

Fig 1: Airmatic Central Reservoir Remove/Install Components

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	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02EW
	Remove/install
1	Drain AIRmatic or steel/air suspension using diagnostic system
			AD00.00-P-2000-04A
		Do not drain spring elements.
2.1	Remove left side paneling in trunk	MODEL 212.0/1, 218.3 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) MODEL 212.0/1, 218.3 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)
		MODEL 212.0/1 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) MODEL 212.0/1 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)	AR68.30-P-4600EW
		MODEL 218.3 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) MODEL 218.3 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)	AR68.30-P-4600EL
2.2	Remove left cover in load compartment	MODEL 212.2, 218.9 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) MODEL 212.2, 218.9 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)
		MODEL 212.2 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) MODEL 212.2 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)	AR68.30-P-1180ES
		MODEL 218.9 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) MODEL 218.9 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)	AR68.30-P-1180ELX
3	Release pressure line connection (42a) by 1 to 2 turns first and then completely unscrew	Under certain circumstances a residual pressure of 2 to 3 bar may be present. Seal pressure line with a suitable stop plug during repair work.
3		Pressure line, pressure reservoir to pressure reservoir	*BA32.22-P-1008-03E
4	Check pressure line and pressure line connection (42a) for damage	If the pressure line is damaged or if the pressure line connection (42a) is damaged: ↓ Repair pressure line or pressure line connection (42a).
			AR32.22-P-2001-02SX
		Pressure line, pressure reservoir to pressure reservoir	*BA32.22-P-1008-03E
		Knife	Figure
		Socket wrench bit	Figure
5	Unscrew nuts (42b) and remove pressure reservoir (42)	Nut, pressure reservoir to longitudinal member	*BA32.22-P-1006-03E
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Fill AIRmatic or steel/air suspension using diagnostic system
			AD00.00-P-2000-04A
	Check
8	Check AIRmatic or steel/air suspension for leaktightness	MODEL 212 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) MODEL 212 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)	AR32.22-P-8100EW
8	Check AIRmatic or steel/air suspension for leaktightness	MODEL 218 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) MODEL 218 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)	AR32.22-P-8100EL

AIR SUSPENSION

Number	Designation		MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA32.22-P-1006-03E	Nut, pressure reservoir to longitudinal member	Nm	6	6

AIR SUSPENSION

Number	Designation		MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA32.22-P-1008-03E	Pressure line, pressure reservoir to pressure reservoir	Nm	5 (+0, 5)	5 (+0, 5)

Fig 2: Identifying Knife (000 589 12 28 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (211 589 00 09 00)

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