Level Control Solenoid Valve: Service and Repair

WM 432355 Replacing valve unit (levelling system)

Replacing

Preliminary work

The valve unit for the levelling system is fitted on the left side, behind the rear axle, at the luggage compartment recess -arrow-.





Overview of valve unit

1. Raise the vehicle. -> 4X00IN Lifting the vehicle Service and Repair
2. Bleed the levelling system. -> 4301IN Bleeding and filling the levelling system 4301IN Bleeding and filling the levelling system
3. Remove rear underbody panel. -> 519419 Removing and installing cover for rear underbody 519419 Removing and Installing Cover for Rear Underbody
4. Lower the exhaust system - the strut remains fitted. -> 263319 Removing and installing rear silencer Service and Repair

Replacing valve unit (levelling system)

1. Remove the heat shield over the left exhaust system tail pipe.
2. Detach the air lines.
3. Remove the valve unit by carefully unclipping the electric connector and wire harness.





Valve unit

4. Installation is performed in reverse order.

Observe correct tightening torques. -> 4301TW Tightening torques Programming and Relearning 4301IN Position of air suspension components Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures 4301IN Bleeding and filling the levelling system

Fill the levelling system. -> 4301IN Bleeding and filling the levelling system 4301IN Bleeding and filling the levelling system

Subsequent work

Install the exhaust system. -> 263319 Removing and installing rear silencer Service and Repair

Install underbody panelling. -> 519419 Removing and installing cover for rear underbody 519419 Removing and Installing Cover for Rear Underbody