Ride Control Solenoid Valve: Service and Repair

Solenoid Valve Block

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

• Open End Spanner Insert AF 10 (V.A.G 1783/1)

Removing

• The solenoid valve block is located on the air supply unit.

- Vent the system. Refer to => [ System, Venting or Filling ] Procedures.

- Turn off ignition.

- Remove the luggage compartment floor covering or the spare wheel.

• Make sure no dirt gets into the pressure air system.

• Clean the area before removing connecting pieces for the air pipe lines or other components of the pressured air system.

• Seal off any open air lines and connections in the pressure system immediately with plugs or cover them.

- Disconnect electrical connector - 2 -.






- Remove the air lines - arrows - and protect them immediately from dirt.

- Remove the solenoid valve block - 1 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• The vehicle may be removed from the vehicle hoist only after the air springs have been filled again. Refer to => [ Raising and Lowering ] Description and Operation.

• Make sure the positioning pin on the air spring is installed correctly inside the body before filling the air suspension system. The air spring must be locked secure inside the wheel bearing housing at the same time. Refer to => [ Air Spring Installed Position ] Air Spring Overview.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Air Supply Unit Overview ] Air Supply Unit Overview.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Air Line Connecting Pieces Tightening Specification ] Air Line Connecting Pieces Tightening Specification.

- Start the program on the vehicle diagnostic tester in "Guided Functions" and bleed the system.