Notes on AIRmatic - AH32.22-P-1000-02LF

MODEL 217 without CODE 487 (MAGIC BODY CONTROL) 

MODEL 222 without CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Shown on MODEL 222.082 without pressure reservoir 

Fig 1: Identifying Airmatic Compressor Unit Components (Shown On Model 222.082)

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Shown on MODEL 222 with pressure reservoir 

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Reservoir (Shown On Model 222)

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Shown on MODEL 222.082 

Fig 3: Identifying Airmatic Compressor Unit Components (Shown On Model 222.082)

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• Do not empty the components or the entire system by unscrewing pressure lines. Release pressure in the AIRmatic system using the diagnostic system only.
• Clean the area around the pressure line connections before beginning repair work. Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
• Always seal open pressure lines and connections.
• Only use flare nut wrenches or special tools to unscrew the pressure lines.
• Do not fill suspension struts that have been removed or that are not securely bolted (10, 11, 12, 13) with compressed air or slide them together.
• Do not twist suspension struts (10, 11, 12, 13). This leads to fold formation in the air spring.
• Observe the filling process when filling the suspension struts (10, 11, 12, 13).
• Between installing the suspension struts (10, 11, 12, 13) and filling the system, the suspension struts (10, 11, 12, 13) must not be loaded (no spring movement).
• Before driving the vehicle through washing systems, over workpits and onto lifting platforms or on roads with uneven surfaces, set the push button switch for vehicle level to "raised vehicle level".
• Move the steering to the straight-ahead position if the vehicle is to remain unused for a long period of time. Pressure loss during extended idle time leads to lowering of the body.
• Refer to the leaflet of the new suspension struts (10, 11, 12, 13) and note the expiration date.