Removal Procedure
- Raise the hoist until it just contacts the vehicle body, without raising the vehicle. With all four tires on the ground, maintain the vehicle as close as possible to it's normal height. If the tires are lifted off the ground , the depressurizing command will not function. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension System Depressurization and Pressurization .
- Raise and support the vehicle to a working height.NOTE:
After depressurizing the air springs and compressor there will still be some residual pressure present. Do not quickly disconnect air tube fittings.
- Slowly loosen the air tube fittings from the compressor assembly to allow all the residual air out of the system. NOTE:
To assist in reassembly of the air tubes to air compressor , note the location of the air tubes. The left side air spring tube is white and is the furthest rear of the compressor. The right side air spring tube is black and is the closest to the front of the vehicle on the compressor. The compressor is stamped with the tube locations.
- Remove the air tube assembly from the vehicle , leaving the air tube fitting attached to the old air tube. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Tube Replacement .
Do NOT remove an air compressor tube in an attempt to depressurize the air suspension. Always follow the Air Suspension Depressurization Procedure in Air Suspension. Failure to follow this procedure may cause personal injury or damage to the air compressor and/or air spring tube fittings.