Air Compressor Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the right rear wheel.
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3. Remove the right rear wheelhouse extension.Service and Repair

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

4. Disconnect the air tube from the air dryer.
5. Remove the bolt and the harness tie with the air tube from the air compressor bracket.





6. Remove the intake air filter from the vehicle.
7. Disconnect the air compressor connector.
8. Remove the 2 nuts, the bolt, and the air compressor from the vehicle.





9. Slide the air compressor connector off of the connector anchor.
10. Remove 2 bolts and the heat shield from the air compressor bracket.





11. Remove 3 bolts and the air compressor from the bracket.
12. Remove the air dryer from the air compressor.
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13. Disconnect the air hose from the air compressor.





14. Remove the 2 screws and the 2 brackets from the air compressor.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the 2 brackets on the air compressor with 2 screws.
^ Tighten the screws to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).





2. Connect the air hose to the air compressor.
3. Install the air dryer on the air compressor.





4. Install the air compressor onto the bracket with 3 bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 3 Nm (26 inch lbs.).





5. Install the heat shield on the air compressor bracket with 2 bolts (Do not install the third heat shield bolt. It must be installed after the air tube is connected).
^ Tighten the bolts to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).
6. Install the air compressor connector to the connector anchor.





7. Install the air compressor on the vehicle with 2 nuts and a bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
8. Connect the air compressor connector.
9. Install the intake air filter on the vehicle.





10. Connect the air tube to the air dryer.
11. Connect the air tube and the harness tie to the air compressor bracket with the bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).
12. Install the right rear wheelhouse extension.
13. Install the right rear wheel.

Important: Before driving the vehicle, turn the ignition on and wait approximately 45 seconds. This will ensure that the air adjustable shock absorbers are filled with residual pressure.

14. Lower the vehicle.