Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Before carrying out maintenance on any air suspension components, disconnect the power to the system by turning off the air suspension switch located on the LH side of the luggage compartment to prevent vehicle damage. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage can result.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they effect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

Turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
1. Remove the pushpins.
2. Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
  
  Fig 1: Pulling Out Lower Instrument Panel Insulator
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
1. Disconnect the power point.
2. Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
3. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
Remove the air suspension control module.
1. Remove the retaining screws.
  - To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the rear air suspension control module.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.