Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow
IMPORTANT: Risk of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply unit,
air pipes and air spring struts! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM
Detach ventilation line (1) in direction of arrow from air supply unit.
Unclip ventilation line (1) from holders.
Fig. 139: Locating Air Supply
GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ON VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN
PROTECTION SYSTEM
WARNING: Danger to life!
Triggering the active pedestrian protection system while the engine
compartment lid is open may cause serious
injury by the retaining hooks.
Use protection systems when carryin
Notes
Carefully pull external connector (1) in area of retaining lugs (2) apart
slightly.
Fig. 65: Identifying External Connector And Retaining Lugs
Pull internal connector (3) until limit position in direction of arrow.
Fig. 66: Pulling Internal Connector In Direction Of Arrow
With special tool