12/02/2020 14:02:01
Air Line - Air Suspension - Compressor to Valve Block (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 31104502
Special tools required for this procedure:
Part Number | Description |
1079041-00-A | Flare nut crowfoot set |
Removal
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Remove the rear center apron and inspect the vehicle for a Schrader fill valve on the RH shock tower. See
Underhood Apron - Center - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- If the vehicle does not have a Schrader fill valve, install it now. See Fill Valve - Air (Retrofit). Then continue to the next step.
- If the vehicle has a Schrader fill valve, continue to the next step.
- Raise the vehicle, and depressurize the air suspension reservoir. See Air Suspension - Pressurize/Depressurize - Full System .
- Remove the front RH wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
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Release the fitting for the air
suspension compressor line (purple) from the air suspension valve block (torque
3.5 Nm).
CAUTIONPlug the line connection to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
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Release the nuts that secure the compressor bracket to the body (torque 5 Nm).
- Release the compressor bracket from the body.
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Use a crowfoot extension to release the fitting for the compressor line (purple) from the compressor (torque 3.5 Nm).
CAUTIONPlug the line connection to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
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For each released end of an air suspension line, use a flat blade screwdriver to snap off the old collet, and discard the collet and nut (VOSS fitting).
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
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For each released end of an air suspension line, install and hand-tighten a new collet and nut (VOSS fitting).
NoteA plastic plug holds the fitting together before and during installation.
- Remove the plastic plug from each new fitting.
- Tighten the new fitting (torque 3.5 Nm).
- Insert the air compressor line (purple) fully into the fitting, and then lightly pull on the line to make sure that it is secure.
- Make sure that all air suspension lines are securely reconnected before continuing.
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Refill the air suspension system with Nitrogen. See
Air Suspension - Pressurize/Depressurize - Full System
.
NoteIf the compressor to valve block air suspension line was replaced because of a leak, perform the additional steps to purge the accumulated moisture from the dryer.