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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the 2 brackets on the air compressor with 2 screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 in lbs).

    Fig 1: Installing Bracket & Screws From Air Compressor
    G01582154Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the air hose to the air compressor.
  3. Install the air dryer on the air compressor. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Dryer Replacement .
    Fig 2: Installing Air Hose To Air Compressor
    G01582155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the air compressor onto the bracket with 3 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 3 N.m (26 in lbs).

    Fig 3: Installing Air Compressor On Bracket
    G01582156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the heat shield on the air compressor bracket with 2 bolts (Do not install the third heat shield bolt. It must be installed after the air tube is connected).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 in lbs).

  6. Install the air compressor connector to the connector anchor.
    Fig 4: Installing Heat Shield On Air Compressor
    G01582157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the air compressor on the vehicle with 2 nuts and a bolt.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 in lbs).
    • Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 in lbs).
  8. Connect the air compressor connector.
  9. Install the intake air filter on the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Installing Air Compressor On Vehicle
    G01582158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the air tube to the air dryer.
  11. Connect the air tube and the harness tie to the air compressor bracket with the bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (35 in lbs).

  12. Install the right rear fascia extension. Refer to FASCIA EXTENSION REPLACEMENT -- REAR .
  13. Install the right rear wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Fig 6: Installing Harness Tie & Air Tube
    G01582159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Before driving the vehicle, turn the ignition on and wait approximately 45 seconds. This will ensure that the air adjustable shock absorbers are filled with residual pressure.

  14. Lower the vehicle.
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