Pressure Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

The Pressure Reservoir Is Installed Inside The Spare Wheel Well.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Bleed the pressure reservoir. Refer to SYSTEM, VENTING OR FILLING .

-- Remove the tool box cover.

-- Remove the solenoid valve block from the tool box and then remove the tool box.

NOTE:

Make Sure No Dirt Gets Into The Pressure Air System.

Clean The Area Before Removing Connecting Pieces For The Air Pipe Lines Or Other Components Of The Pressured Air System.

Seal Off Any Open Air Lines And Connections In The Pressure System Immediately With Plugs Or Cover Them.

-- Slowly loosen air line -1- on pressure reservoir and allow air pressure to come down. After the air pressure has escaped, remove the air line.

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-- Remove the solenoid valve block -2- and move it to the side.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the pressure reservoir.