Air Suspension Compressor: Removal

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Remove the radiator splash shield.
For additional information, refer to RADIATOR SPLASH SHIELD .
Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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WARNING: Loosen the pipes no more than one full turn to allow the stored air pressure to vent for a minimum of three seconds.

CAUTION: Using a suitable blanking plug, blank off the end of the air pipe to prevent dirt ingress.

NOTE: Make a note of the correct routing of the air pipe.

Release the air pipe.
- Remove the nut.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Retaining Nut
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Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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CAUTION: Make sure air feed pipe does not come detached from air compressor mounting bracket.

Fig 4: Air Feed Pipe

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CAUTION: Mounting bushes may fall out on removal of the compressor.

Fig 5: Compressor Nuts

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Remove the compressor.
- Remove the 3 nuts.
- Remove the compressor support brace.
- Collect the 6 bushes.
Remove air pipe union.
1. Split, remove and discard olive.
2. Remove and discard brass nut.
Fig 6: Air Pipe Union Olive & Brass Nut
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