Remove/install air suspension compressor

AR32.22-P-2001LF

Remove/install air suspension compressor

15.11.2019

Model

217

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

Model

222

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

Shown on model 222

1

Electrical connector

4

Pressure line

2

Electrical connector

5

Nuts

3

Clamp

A9/1

AIRMATIC compressor

 Danger

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Notes on AIRmatic

AH32.22-P-1000-02LF

 

Remove/install

1

Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (at least 2 m)

2

Remove front engine compartment paneling

AR61.20-P-1105LF

3

Detach left fender liner from front bumper

AR88.10-P-1300LF

4

Unlock and disconnect electrical connectors (1, 2)

5

Open clamp (3) and pull off air intake hose

 Plug air intake hose.

 Record plug

*129589009100

6

Detach pressure line (4) from AIRMATIC compressor (A9/1)

 Plug pressure line (4).

 Pressure line to air compressor/valve block

*BA32.22-P-1006-03F

 Record plug

*129589009100

If pressure line (4) is damaged



Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.

AR32.22-P-2001-02SX

 Pressure line to central reservoir

*BA32.22-P-1007-03F

 Pressure line to air compressor/valve block

*BA32.22-P-1006-03F

Leak detection spray

*BR00.45-Z-1002-03A

 Socket wrench bit

*211589000900

 Knife

*000589122800

7

Unscrew nuts (5) and remove AIRMATIC compressor (A9/1)

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

 Nut, compressor mounting to bracket for air compressor

*BA32.22-P-1004-03F

8

Replace AIRmatic relay (K40/8kR)

When replacing AIRmatic compressor (A9/1).



Assignment of engine fuse and relay module

Model 222
up to model year 2018
except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

GF54.15-P-1256-32LF

 When replacing the AIRmatic compressor (A9/1), always replace the AIRmatic relay (K40/8kR) as its switching contacts may have been damaged previously.

9

Transfer bearings with brackets

When replacing AIRmatic compressor (A9/1).

10

Install in the reverse order



Check

11

Perform leak check

AR32.22-P-8100LF

 Warning

Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.

Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

12

Perform engine test run and check AIRmatic for proper operation

 Air suspension

Number

Designation

Model 217

Model 222

BA32.22-P-1004-03F

Nut, compressor mounting to bracket for air compressor

Nm

5

3

 Air suspension

Number

Designation

Model 217

Model 222

BA32.22-P-1006-03F

Pressure line to air compressor/valve block

Nm

3,5

3,5

 Air suspension

Number

Designation

Model 217

Model 222

BA32.22-P-1007-03F

Pressure line to central reservoir

Nm

5

5

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1002-03A

Leak detection spray

Christof Fischer GmbH
www.kaeltefischer.de