Air Compressor Replacement

Air Compressor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Important Before disconnecting any air hose or air tube, clean the components and the surrounding area to prevent dirt and other foreign material from entering the ELC system.

2. Disconnect the air tube from the air dryer.
3. Remove the air tube from the air compressor bracket.





4. Disconnect the vehicle harness connector from the air compressor connector.
5. Remove the intake air filter from the vehicle.





6. Remove the three bolts and the air compressor assembly from the vehicle.
7. Remove three bolts and the air compressor assembly from the bracket.
8. Remove the air dryer from the air compressor.





9. Remove the air hose from the air compressor at two places.





10. Remove the two screws and the two brackets from the air compressor.

Installation Procedure

Notice Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the two brackets on the air compressor with two screws.
- Tighten two screws to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).





2. Connect the air hose to the air compressor at two places.
3. Install the air dryer on the air compressor.
4. Install the air compressor assembly onto the bracket with three bolts.
- Tighten three bolts to 3 Nm (26 inch lbs.).





5. Install the air compressor assembly on the vehicle with three bolts.
Tighten three bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the intake air filter on the vehicle.





7. Connect the air tube to the air dryer.
8. Install the air tube on the air compressor bracket.
9. Connect the vehicle harness connector to the air compressor connector.

Important Before driving the vehicle, turn the ignition on and wait approximately 45 seconds. This will permit the ELC system to execute the ARC, ensuring that the air adjustable struts are filled with residual pressure.

10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.