02/03/2020 13:50:14

Air Suspension - Primary Lines Assembly (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 31104102

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Warning
To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be worn when performing this operation.

Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
  2. Depressure the air suspension system (refer to procedure).
  3. Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power .
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
  5. Remove the upper front RH wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
  6. Remove the rear LH and RH wheel arch liners (refer to procedure).
  7. Remove the HV battery assembly (refer to procedure).
  8. Remove the rear subframe assembly (refer to procedure).
  9. Release the fitting from the rear left air spring (torque 5 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    Plug the line connection to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
  10. Release the air line clips on the frame studs between the rear left and rear right air springs.
  11. Release the fitting from the rear right air spring (torque 5 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    Plug the line connection to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
  12. Release the air line clips on the frame studs between the rear right and front right air springs.
  13. Release the fitting from the front right air spring (torque 5 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    Plug the line connection to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
  14. Release the air line clips between the front right air spring and the valve block.
  15. Release the RR, LR, and FR fittings from the valve block (torque 3.5 Nm).
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Plug the line connection to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Perform the following steps to resecure air suspension lines:
  1. Remove the collet and fitting from the air suspension line. Discard the collet and fitting.
    1Collet
  2. Secure a new VOSS fitting onto the component. Remove any plastic plugs from the new fitting.
  3. Insert the air suspension line as far as possible into the fitting.
  4. Gently pull on the air suspension line to make sure the line is fully secured to the compressor.