NOTE: Ride height adjustment must be carried out after the following work:
Removal/replacement of ride height sensor or its control rod (only
necessary for vehicles with air suspension or vehicles
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!
Risk of burning!
This repair work may only be carried out
WARNING: Risk of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply
unit, air pipes and air springs! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Risk of
Tire size
245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Maximum tire load
Maximum tire load is the maximum permissible
weight for which the tire is approved.
Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM
Vehicles with auxiliary radiator:
Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER
Lever out expanding rivets (1) on engine compartment lid seal (2).
Fig. 46: Identifying Expanding Rivets On Engine Compartment Lid Seal
Remove seal for engine compartment lid (2) on left.
Release screws (