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Vacuum Pump: Testing and Inspection



Preliminary operation:
Check function of central locking, Testing and Inspection





Prepare for testing
Numbers 1 - 3.
Check supply pump vacuum
> 450 mbar in <= 3 seconds.
Check supply pump pressure
> 450 mbar in <= 3 seconds.
Check the safety switching time by separating the supply pump from the line system
< 30 seconds with central locking and interior central locking.
< 70 seconds for the auxiliary consumers, vacuum, and orthopaedic backrest.






Special tool


Parts for the test
Reservoir 107 800 08 19
Distributor piece 117 078 01 45
Sealing cap 000 987 11 45

Preparing test
1 Connect reservoir with distributor piece to the tester for vacuum and pressure Systems.
2 Remove supply pump and seal pneumatic distributor plug. (Do not remove cable harness). Service and Repair
3 Connect test equipment for vacuum and pressure systems with the reservoir to the supply pump.

Fault table
Application of the test steps in the event of pneumatic faults in the various consumers.

Consumer Test step
Central locking 1, 2, 7
Interior central locking 5, 6, 7
Orthopaedic driver's seat backrest 4, 8
Auxiliary consumers vacuum (e.g.
automatic heating) 3, 9






Test, Part 1 of 2






Test, Part 2 of 2

NOTE: If no fault is discovered during the test, check central locking for leaks, or check interior central locking for leaks.