Remove/install air suspension compressor

AR32.22-P-2001LW

Remove/install air suspension compressor

06.08.2020

Model

205

with code 489 (AIRMATIC)

Model

213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1

with code 489 (AIRMATIC)

Model

213.2 (except 213.288/289)

Model

253

with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

Shown on model 205

1

Expansion rivet

3

Electrical connector

2

Electrical connector

A9/1

AIR BODY CONTROL compressor

Shown on model 205

4

Air intake hose

5

Bracket

6

Pressure line connection

7

Nuts

A9/1

AIR BODY CONTROL compressor

7

Nut

8f

Elastomer bearing

8a

Elastomer bearing

8g

Protective sleeve

8b

Washer

9

Threaded rod

8c

Protective sleeve

10

Bracket

8d

Compression spring

A9/1

AIR BODY CONTROL compressor

8e

Protective sleeve

Shown on model 253

2

Electrical connector

3

Electrical connector

4

Air intake hose

5

Bracket

11

Bracket

A9/1

AIR BODY CONTROL compressor

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on level control

Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)

AH32.22-P-1001-02LWT

Notes on AIRmatic

Model 205
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1, 213.2 (except 213.288/289)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

AH32.22-P-1000-02LW



Remove

1.1

Remove front engine compartment lining.

Model 205
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

AR61.20-P-1105LW

1.2

Remove left front engine compartment lining.

Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)

AR61.20-P-1105LWE

2

Remove expansion rivet (1) and detach left front fender liner from bumper.

Model 205
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

3

Release and disconnect electrical connectors (2, 3) at AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1).

4

Unhook holder (11) on AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1).

Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

5

Open holder (5) and unhook air intake hose (4).

6

Detach air intake hose (4) from AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1) and seal openings using suitable stop plugs.

 Record plug

*129589009100

7

Remove pressure line connection (6) from AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1) and seal openings using suitable stop plugs.

 Record plug

*129589009100

8

Unscrew nuts (7) and remove AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1) downwards.



Check

9

Check holder (10) for damage.

If there is a problem,



Replace holder (10).

Model 205
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)
Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

AR32.22-P-2009LW

Model 253.388/389/988/989
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

AR32.22-P-2009LWX

10

Check elastomer bearings (8a) for damage and wear.

If there is a problem,



Replace the elastomer bearings (8a).

AR32.22-P-2011LW



Install

11

Place washers (8b) and protective sleeve (8e) onto elastomer bearings (8a).

12

Place elastomer bearings (8f) onto protective sleeves (8g).

 The outer lip of the elastomer bearings (8f) must enclose the disks of the protective sleeves (8g) around the entire circumference.

13

Fit compression springs (8d) onto protective sleeves (8c, 8 g).

14

Position protective sleeves (8c, 8g), together with compression springs (8d), in elastomer bearings (8a).

15

Position AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1) and tighten nuts (7).

 Model 205
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)Nut, compressor mounting to compressor unit bracket

*BA32.22-P-1001-03G

 Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)Nut, compressor mounting to compressor unit bracket

*BA32.22-P-1001-03H

16

Remove all stop plugs.

17

Attach pressure line connection (6) to AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1).


The thread on pressure line connection (6) must not be damaged.
Otherwise, leaks will occur.

 Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)Pressure line to compressor/valve unit (P)

*BA32.22-P-1004-03H

 Model 205
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)Pressure line to compressor/valve unit (P)

*BA32.22-P-1004-03G

 Torque tool set

*003589050900

 Torque wrench

*001589862100

If thread is damaged,



Repair pressure line connection (6).

AR32.22-P-2001-01LW

 Knife

*000589122800

18

Attach air intake hose (4) to AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1).

19

Hook in air intake hose (4) and close holder (5).

20

Hook holder (11) onto AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1).

Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

21

Plug in electrical connectors (2, 3) at AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1) and lock.

22

Replace AIR BODY CONTROL relay.

When replacing AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1).



Assignment of engine fuse and relay module

Model 253 (except 253.99)
as of model year 2020
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

GF54.15-P-1256-32RFN



Assignment of engine fuse and relay module

Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1
up to model year 2021
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)
up to model year 2021

GF54.15-P-1256-32FG



Assignment of engine fuse and relay module

Model 205
up to model year 2019
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253 (except 253.99)
up to model year 2020
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

GF54.15-P-1256-32RF



Assignment of engine fuse and relay module

Model 205
as of model year 2019
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253.99
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

GF54.15-P-1256-32RFM



Check

 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

23

Perform an engine test run and check air suspension for proper operation.

24

Check all compressed-air connections at AIR BODY CONTROL compressor (A9/1) for leak tightness.

Model 205
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

AR32.22-P-8100LW

Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)

AR32.33-P-0021LWT



Install

25

Attach left front fender liner to bumper and install expansion rivet (1).

Model 205
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

26.1

Install left front engine compartment lining.

Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)

AR61.20-P-1105LWE

26.2

Install front engine compartment lining.

Model 205
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

AR61.20-P-1105LW

 Air suspension

Number

Designation

Model 205

Model 253

BA32.22-P-1001-03G

Nut, compressor mounting to compressor unit bracket

Nm

3

3

 Air suspension

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA32.22-P-1001-03H

Nut, compressor mounting to compressor unit bracket

Nm

4,5

 Air suspension

Number

Designation

Model 205

Model 253

BA32.22-P-1004-03G

Pressure line to compressor/valve unit (P)

Nm

3,5

3,5

 Air suspension

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA32.22-P-1004-03H

Pressure line to compressor/valve unit (P)

Nm

3,5