Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Sudden Release of Pressure in the Air Suspension System Caution in Cautions and Notices.

NOTE: Depressurize the air suspension system only after the rear axle is supported and is set between D- Height and Full Jounce.

IMPORTANT: Remove the air suspension system fuse before working on the rear suspension components or the rear axle. Failure to remove the air suspension system fuse could cause the calibration of the air suspension leveling sensor to change and the air suspension system not to function properly.

Remove the air suspension system fuse.

Fig 1: Removing Air Spring Compressor From Frame
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the air spring compressor to the frame mounting bolts.
Disconnect the air inflator switch electrical connection, air supply lines, and air spring compressor vent hose from the air spring compressor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Inflator Switch Electrical Connection
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Disconnect the air spring compressor electrical connection (2).
IMPORTANT: Ensure the color on air supply lines match the color on the air spring compressor for reassembly.
Disconnect the air supply lines (3) from the air spring compressor (1).
Remove the air spring compressor from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Air Supply Lines From Air Spring Compressor
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