General Information
Suspension
Note
The specified values apply to all engine versions.
Front/rear track width only applies to 255/65R18 tires on 8Jx18
rims.
Track widths change when usin
Shock Absorber Leaks
Vehicles with Coil Springs
Shock Absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged
because of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the
vehicle have shown that the replacem
Front Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting and Draining
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hand drill
3 mm diameter drill bit.
6 mm diameter drill bit
Oil collecting container
Protect
Procedure
- Free up the wire to be repaired approximately 20 cm on both
sides of the repair point.
Caution
Risk of damaging the electrical wires.
Expose wrapped wiring harnesses carefully.
- If necessary, removing the wiring harness wrapping using a
knife.
- Cut out the dam
Replacing fuses
Fig. 190 Driver's side footwell (left-hand drive vehicles):
footrest 1, front passenger's side footwell (right-hand
drive vehicles): cover 2
Fig. 191 Driver's side cockpit: cover (C), left side of luggage compartment:
cover (D) (opening on the right only in vehicles with plug-in