Compressor Without Adaptive Suspension Valve Block -NX7-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Bleed the pressure reservoir with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Activate the vehicle lift mode and place the vehicle on the lifting platform. Refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE .

-- Remove the right underbody panel. Refer to UNDERBODY PANEL .

-- Remove the clamp -arrow- and disconnect the intake line -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Line

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- between the compressor and body.

Fig 2: Disconnect Compressor Connector

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-- Remove the air lines -1 and 2- from the compressor.

Fig 3: Identifying Compressor Air Lines

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-- Remove the cable ties -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Ties

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-- Remove the nuts -1- for the compressor.

-- Unscrew the bolts -arrows- and tilt the compressor and bracket -1- down and secure.

Fig 5: Removing Compressor And Bracket

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-- Lower the compressor and bracket at the front until the compressor can be removed.

CAUTION:

Make absolutely sure that the Adaptive Suspension Valve Block -NX7- is moved from the underbody as little as possible.
Furthermore, the air lines must not be kinked or stretched under any circumstance