Removal
SUSPENSION CONTROL: CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Front Side): REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.
NOTICE:
* Before removal, make sure to disable vehicle height control by pressing the height control OFF switch and confirming that the height control OFF indication is displayed on the meter.
* Check the safety of your surroundings and use caution when disconnecting each height control valve air tube as the air in each pneumatic cylinder will be discharged and the vehicle body will lower.
* This operation takes out the air from the front shock absorber, therefore never rotate the lower part of the absorber by turning the steering wheel etc.
1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)
NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER Removal
5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal
6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal
7. REMOVE HOOD CENTER CUSHION Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY Removal
9. REMOVE NO. 1 HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp.
(b) Remove the 3 holders and disconnect the 3 height control tubes.
HINT
For the disconnecting procedure of the tube (type 3), refer to Precaution of the suspension control system Service Precautions.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 height control valve sub-assembly.