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Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Head Replacement



Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Head Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air compressor assembly from the vehicle.




2. Remove the air compressor connector from the connector anchor (slide the air compressor connector away from the air compressor and off of the anchor).
3. Remove the 3 bolts and the heat shield from the air compressor bracket.
4. Remove the air dryer.




5. Cut the harness tie.
6. Remove the bolt and the harness tie.

Important: Note the wire colors and the terminal numbers to ensure correct assembly.

7. Remove the 2 harness ties and the wrap from the wires.




8. Remove 2 wire terminals from the air compressor connector.
9. Remove the air hose from the air compressor head.
10. Remove the 3 head bolts and the air compressor head from the air compressor assembly.
11. Remove the gasket from the air compressor head or the air compressor assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the new gasket on the air compressor assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the air compressor head on the air compressor assembly with the 3 bolts.

Tighten the 3 bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

3. Connect the air hose to the air compressor head.
4. Install the 2 wire terminals in the air compressor connector.




5. Install the wrap around 4 wires and secure with 2 harness ties.
6. Install 4 wires in the harness tie and install the harness tie on the air compressor head with the bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 3 N.m (26 lb in).

7. Install the air dryer.




8. Install the heat shield and the harness tie on the air compressor bracket with the two bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

9. Connect the air compressor connector to the connector anchor.
10. Install the air compressor on the vehicle.