Mercedes W212 | How To Remove Air Spring & Cause of Failure

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2023
  • Changing both air springs at W212 E-Class estate 2016 year model with 157.000 km, that's usually the drive distance they hold over here in cold north with bad roads, collection dust inside the boot cover seems to make small hole at the air spring.
    This is really common issue many have and with these models that's have air springs. This guy had drive so long time with leaky air spring, so everyday compressor run a lot, and the issue with that is compressor got broken also and the main fuse. That's expensive parts you and you can avoid that's fast by changing leaky springs as soon car not hold high after you parked it.
    I heard before also many speaks like this should be hard task and it something you leave to the pro mechanic, I would say if you confident enough to change brake pads and doing service for your car you probably not going to have any issue with this task.
    Thanks to Vigor Air Suspensions for sponsoring this video.
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  • @MB212
    @MB212  ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Read video description ⬆
    Buy Link for the air spring we used in the video!
    vigorairride.com/products/rear-left-right-air-suspension-spring-shock-for-mercedes-benz-w212-w218-cls550-cls63mag-e250-e550-e63amg-2010-2014-airmatic-right-1?_pos=7&_sid=d4ce93f96&_ss=r

  • @larsbambi1575
    @larsbambi1575 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you for taking the time to film this. This is a huge problem for Mercedes owners that are out of warranty.
    The cost of the dealer is more than the value of the car sometimes.
    Teaching people that this can be done in their garage with minimal tools is awesome for humanity!
    May I suggest also if you own out of warranty Mercedes Benz the youcanic scanner does an amazing job for around $500. The tech support you receive is second-to-none

  • @AlexAndreiZAR
    @AlexAndreiZAR ปีที่แล้ว +7

    a tip from my side, if I may... for those pesky plastic clips from the rear arm plastic cover which holds the spring, press with a 7mm or an 8mm on top of those clips and you'll undo them ASAP.

  • @abmorose6531
    @abmorose6531 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good to see you making vid again 🤘👍🙏

  • @Danderl1977
    @Danderl1977 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for sharing how to change the air sping ! 👍

  • @RichOvertonGasoline
    @RichOvertonGasoline ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video buddy 👍

  • @blockbuster-movies-recap8985
    @blockbuster-movies-recap8985 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally you back ..👍🤝👏

  • @Dave-kd7fo
    @Dave-kd7fo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    future request- Front shocks absorber replace video!

  • @lilycara5249
    @lilycara5249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid as always - just like I suspected, the damage/puncture is hidden by the protective cover

  • @ZakiGarage
    @ZakiGarage ปีที่แล้ว

    So satisfying removing the old airspring 👌

    • @MB212
      @MB212  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was and actually so much more easy then I had in mind.

  • @DjComets
    @DjComets ปีที่แล้ว

    I like Your Videos respect

  • @zelezo777
    @zelezo777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, thanx for the video, its posible to seal that holes?

  • @marcelcovaci9922
    @marcelcovaci9922 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another thing, maybe people know already… when you unscrew the old fitting form the air bag, the air line stays in. You don’t need to cut it to install it on the new air bag. If you look closely it has a small ferrel that you can take apart and slide out the line. When you install the new airbag just push it in and give it a tug to make sure it’s not coming out .

  • @rjmockett
    @rjmockett ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you back . Did you get another S212 ?

    • @MB212
      @MB212  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Feels good to make videos again. So far I rocking my old W124 but the good part is some friends have bought W212 so I kinda get involved : )

  • @marcelcovaci9922
    @marcelcovaci9922 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are these airbags better than Arnott? In one of your videos you used Arnott. I’m just wondering because I have to tackle this job soon.
    Thank you

  • @stevengordon-head2420
    @stevengordon-head2420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ha😂 this brought back memories. I had trouble getting one of them out of the bottom mounting pan as well.

    • @MB212
      @MB212  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yah haha it was quite some hammering before it come loose!

    • @leoliu041892
      @leoliu041892 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used drill bit like router to cut the first one up from bottom; on the other side I decided to use 3 jaw gear puller. 🤦🏻

  • @magnushasse5838
    @magnushasse5838 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had big issues to get them out. It was so muddy in the axle.
    Almost destroyed my car😂😂

  • @fuffoon
    @fuffoon ปีที่แล้ว

    I suggest using new control arm covers. They are cheap to replace. I had one fall off and it took out the airspring compressor cover on the way. That was also a cheap piece but just extra potential for damage. Some people don't even put them back on but I like to keep it like original.

  • @richardgranados-rueda7077
    @richardgranados-rueda7077 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Have you got an install video too? Mine is currently at the garage waiting for a compressor. It has already had one but failed immediately 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @MB212
      @MB212  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! For now I only have this video but probably coming more videos of this topic later on.

  • @MrAndy87329
    @MrAndy87329 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My car seems not have air spring original, cam I add this ?

  • @DidisYT
    @DidisYT 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video, is it necessary to disconnect battery?

    • @totome2206
      @totome2206 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would suggest disconnecting the compressor and valve block

  • @arthurmassen9628
    @arthurmassen9628 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @AhailatorDriveron
    @AhailatorDriveron ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job, it's better to chance with original or aftermarket parts?

    • @erkki3981
      @erkki3981 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My s212 was all so this issue and i choose.....
      Why Arnott?
      Arnott is the global leader in aftermarket air suspension products for your luxury car, truck or SUV. With an extensive line of high quality products for over twenty vehicle makes, you can be sure to find just what you need to fix your suspension. We offer a choice when repairing and replacing your failing air suspension system. You can either choose from Arnott remanufactured struts which provide O.E. functionality or Arnott designed and assembled brand new replacement air springs, struts, shocks or air suspension compressors.
      After change i have drien 60 000km and soon 2 winter is made too.
      About year ago i wisit Lapland (Finland side) there was about -33 degree air temperature. And I didint get any issue those days there soo...I think these air "springs" are good ones ;).
      So if i have to choose which one...I say orginal or Arnotts.

  • @kaibintech
    @kaibintech ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤

  • @blockbuster-movies-recap8985
    @blockbuster-movies-recap8985 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need help for O2 censors issues
    Model:-e class 350, 2009

  • @kaibintech
    @kaibintech 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gustavwadin
    @gustavwadin 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    hej, måste man byta det där clipset för jag kan inte hitta det på någon hemsida

    • @MB212
      @MB212  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Det går bra o använda, brukar gå sönder det därför jag nämnde den. Följer även med nya beroende på vilka bälgar man köper.

  • @bentleyvu8461
    @bentleyvu8461 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello guy I got c300 2016 coupe left hand on rear when park car in garage 1 hr , that side wheel will going down maximum , any one got any idea about that problem ? Air pipe was leak or suspension spring leak air ? Thank you guys
    Also right hand on rear wheel going down too but slower maybe take 6hr

  • @tronderikholme5454
    @tronderikholme5454 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wouldn’t it be easier if you loosened the shock absorber? As I can see on the wear on the old spring, it look like the protection has rubbed on the spring it self and made the leak. That’s some protection 😂

  • @Mrdubomb
    @Mrdubomb ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish mine came out as easily as yours-good grief!

  • @marcelcovaci9922
    @marcelcovaci9922 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you remove the top black clip? Mine stays in the body , didn’t come out either the air bag.
    Edit: got it, it unscrews.l

    • @MB212
      @MB212  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Perfect 👌

  • @Where1smyCamera
    @Where1smyCamera ปีที่แล้ว

    How are the air springs after 2 months? Still ok, no probs?

    • @MB212
      @MB212  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lots of driving done and have been cold outside until now and no issue at all 👍 Let’s check in a few months again.

    • @Tsxduden
      @Tsxduden 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MB212still holding well? Noticed my car is low last night😅 gonna drive without fuse for compresssor a bit i guess, to save it

  • @JamesParus
    @JamesParus ปีที่แล้ว

    Easier to change than steel spring.

  • @koses5585
    @koses5585 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanku man

  • @yaroslavpr518
    @yaroslavpr518 ปีที่แล้ว

    Чудово

  • @likanworld9301
    @likanworld9301 ปีที่แล้ว

    How you find problem? How diagnostic this?

    • @MB212
      @MB212  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The typical diagnostic is that car goes to ground after standstill all from few minutes after turn it off or few hours, usually is the air springs that’s are bad.

    • @likanworld9301
      @likanworld9301 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thx bro! But I have very interested problem, spring full then temperature outdoor “+” and empty then 0 or “-“ , just only on left side.

    • @MB212
      @MB212  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yah sometimes it can happen when temperature difference go like that!

  • @utube521
    @utube521 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is because you violated the golden rule : Never buy pre-facelift Mercedes!!!. And U wouldn't have to replace this air spring so early. thanks for the video.

    • @MB212
      @MB212  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is the last facelift W212 2016 hehe and the issue is same on all years.

    • @utube521
      @utube521 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MB212 No. In the pre-facelift models air springs fail much more frequent. And: NO, you never buy pre-facelift Merc. Just don't. :)

    • @MB212
      @MB212  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bro is the same part-nr for all year W212 :))) Yah I prefer also the latest facelift usually.

    • @utube521
      @utube521 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MB212 Well, I have S212 2014, with rear air springs, 320K km and never had any problems with the suspension at all?

    • @GTTouring
      @GTTouring ปีที่แล้ว

      A pitty I can't post a picture. I got a E220 Bluetec S212 2016 and it have had issues since I bought it 2 yrs ago. but now more frequently.
      I just don't see my model listed, but my setup looks just the same. Really like the pricing, how did you find the source/manufacturer?

  • @ilqaraxmedov3342
    @ilqaraxmedov3342 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅👍🤣🤣🤣