Solenoid Valve Block, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

The solenoid valve block is located on the air supply unit.

-- Place the vehicle on a hoist, refer to RAISING AND LOWERING WITH OPEN AND CLOSED AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .

-- Vent the system, refer to SYSTEM, VENTING OR FILLING .

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the luggage compartment floor covering, refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING or remove the spare tire.

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.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Lines

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-- Remove the air lines -arrows- and protect them immediately from dirt.

-- Remove the solenoid valve block -1-.