Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
A sudden release of pressure may cause personal injury or damage to the vehicle. The air suspension system is under pressure until the air supply lines are disconnected. Use the following precautions when servicing the air suspension system:
- Wear gloves, ear protection, and eye protection.
- Wrap a clean cloth around the air supply lines.
NOTE:
Depressurize the air suspension system only after the rear axle is supported and is set between D- Height and Full Jounce.
IMPORTANT:
Remove the air suspension system fuse before working on the rear suspension components or the rear axle. Failure to remove the air suspension system fuse could cause the calibration of the air suspension leveling sensor to change and the air suspension system not to function properly.
- Remove the air suspension system fuse.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Raise and support the rear axle at the designed D-height. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES .
- Remove the air compressor mounting bolts from the frame and support air compressor.
- Loosen both of the air supply line connections at the air compressor in order to depressurize the air springs.