Hose Assembly, Air Suspension: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

All pressurized air suspension components contain high pressure air (up to 220 psig). Use extreme caution when inspecting for leaks. Wear safety goggles and adequate protective clothing when inspecting or servicing the air suspension system. A sudden release of air under this amount of pressure can cause possible serious or fatal injury.

WARNING:

Support the vehicle by supplemental means before performing any work on the air suspension system to prevent the vehicle from changing height. Before any given component is to be serviced it must be deflated. Servicing the air suspension system without supplemental support, or with pressure in the specific component, can cause possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE:

If the filter has any sign of water, or the suction hose to the back of the compressor has a leak, the valve block must also be replaced. Refer to VALVE BLOCK, COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Hose Assembly & Quick Disconnect

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Disconnect the filter retaining clip from the body, and the hoses from the routing clips.
NOTE:
Pay particular attention to the routing of the hoses. There can be no twisting or kinking of the hoses when reassembled.

Fig 2: Air Supply Compressor Stone Shield
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Remove the Air Compressor stone shield.

Fig 3: Hose Assembly & Quick Disconnect
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Disconnect the hose assembly (1, 2) from the quick disconnects.
Remove the hose assembly routing from the clips.
Remove the right tail lamp assembly.

Fig 4: Filter, Hose Assembly & Clip
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Push in on bottom tab of clip (3) to release filter (1) and remove hose assembly (2) from vehicle.