37 12 ... Replacing Lower Vent Line
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IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent lines during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system.
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent lines during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front right wheel arch cover (rear section). See 51 71 039 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) .
Disconnect quick-connect couplings (1, 3).
Seal connections of air supply unit supply line and upper vent line with sealing plugs.
Unclip lower vent line (2) and feed out.