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DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION/STEERING CIRCUIT

Tools.

[1] Pliers for clic clips

[2] LEXIA diagnostic tool

[3] PROXIA diagnostic tool

: 4121-T

: 4171-T

: 4165-T

Draining.

Start the engine.

Place the vehicle in the low position.

Stop the engine.

Raise and support the vehicle, wheels hanging.

WARNING: The LDS fluid reservoir is pressurised.

Open the cap of the LDS fluid reservoir.

Remove:

- The front RH wheel.

- The front RH splash-shield.

Remove the clip (1) using tool [1].

Uncouple the hose (2) from the LDS fluid reservoir.

Drain the LDS fluid reservoir.

IMPERATIVE: Any LDS fluid recovered must not be re-used.

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Filling.

Couple the hose (2) on the LDS fluid reservoir.

Refit:

- The clip (1).

- The front RH splash-shield.

- The front RH wheel.

Lower the vehicle.

"a" maximum level for the LDS fluid

Fill the LDS fluid reservoir up to the maximum level for the LDS fluid "a".

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Bleeding.

Connect tool [2] or [3] to the vehicle's diagnostic socket.

Switch on the ignition.

Perform a global test.

Go into the menu:

- Variable damping.

- Bleeding the suspension circuit.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Apply a pressure of 0.5 bar in the LDS fluid reservoir (using a tool FACOM 920).

Start the engine.

Wait for the vehicle height to stabilise.

Place the vehicle in the high position.

Place the vehicle in the low position.

Move the steering in each direction, from lock to lock.

Stop the engine.

Check the LDS fluid level.

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Checking and topping up the LDS fluid level.

NOTE: Checking the LDS fluid level is done with the vehicle in the forced low position

(hydraulic suspension circuit depressurised).

"a" Maximum level for the LDS fluid

"b" Minimum level for the LDS fluid

Open the cap (3).

If necessary, add LDS fluid up to the maximum level "a".

IMPERATIVE: A container of LDS that has been opened must be sealed and kept in a

clean place. A container of LDS has to be used up within two weeks of opening, after

which any unused LDS fluid must be disposed of.

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