Removing Compressor

CAUTION: Escaping residual air

Risk of eye injuries
→ Wear protective goggles.

Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1 and 2- from valve unit -3- and compressor -4- .

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Electric plug connections for valve unit and pressure accumulator

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- Before removing air spring system components (compressor, valve unit), always disconnect the air lines on the front air-spring strut first before detaching the lines at the components .
- Only loosen the Voss threaded joint!
Loosen -3- and pull off air lines -1- at the front air-spring strut.

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Air line on air-spring strut

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The cutting ring -1- and Voss threaded joint -2- must remain on the air line -3- .

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Air line
Disconnect air lines -2 and 3- from valve unit -1- .
1. 3.1 Unscrew Voss threaded joints -4 and 5- and pull off air lines -2 and 3- .
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Air lines for valve unit
Disconnect suction line -2- from compressor -1- .
1. 4.1 Loosen spring band clamp -3- using > VAS 6890 - spring band clamp pliers and pull off suction line -2- .
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Suction line for compressor

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You will need a second mechanic to help you with this step.
Remove compressor -1- with holder -2- .
1. 5.1 Unscrew nuts -3- .
2. 5.2 Guide out compressor -1- with holder -2- until the electric plug connections -4- on the control unit -5- are accessible.
3. 5.3 Release and disconnect electric plug connections -4- .
4. 5.4 Remove compressor -1- with holder -2- .
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Compressor with holder