Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the electronic level control ELC/TRAILER fuse.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the A/C hoses for access if equipped. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning (A/C) Pipe Replacement/Repair - Auxiliary .
- Squeeze the clips on the side of the air compressor filter (1) in order to remove the filter from the underbody rail.
- Remove the compressor bracket bolt.
- Remove the compressor bracket nuts. Allow the compressor to hang from the bracket hook.
- Remove the air line from the air dryer.
- Disconnect the air compressor electrical connector.
- Rotate the air compressor and the bracket 90 degrees in order to disengage the compressor bracket hook from the vehicle.
- Remove the air compressor with the air compressor bracket.
- Remove the air compressor dryer. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Dryer Replacement .
- Remove the air compressor relay from the air compressor bracket.
- Remove the air compressor bolts.
- Remove the air compressor from the air compressor bracket.
- Remove the air compressor filter hose from the air compressor at 2 places.