13/04/2021 08:32:29

Valve Block - Air Suspension (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 31102202

Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
  2. Depressurize the air suspension (refer to procedure).
  3. Access the air suspension valve block.
    • For vehicles manufactured before November 2014, remove the front aero shield (refer to procedure).
    • For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later, remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
  4. Note the installed positions of the air lines and the release line unions (x6) from the air suspension valve block (red arrows, torque 3.5 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
  5. Disconnect the harness connector (yellow arrow).
    • For vehicles manufactured before November 2014:
    • For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later:
  6. Release the air suspension valve block "out" line from the bracket clip.
    For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later, skip to step 9.
  7. Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the air suspension valve block bracket to the subframe (torque 5.5 Nm).
  8. Remove the air suspension valve block and bracket assembly.
  9. Remove the hardware that secures the air suspension valve block to the bracket.
    • For vehicles manufactured before November 2014: Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the air suspension valve block to the mounting bracket (torque 4 Nm).
    • For vehicles manufactured November 2014 and later: Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the air suspension valve block to the compressor bracket (torque 4 Nm).
  10. Remove the air suspension valve block from the bracket.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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    Note
    Clean the affected areas before installation.
  • Pressurize the air suspension. See Air Suspension - Pressurize/Depressurize - Full System.
  • 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.