At the rear shock absorbers,
the air tube connectors are held on with spring clips which snap into the
grooves of the shock absorber air fittings. Air tube connectors are sealed
using two O-rings.
Important: Before disconnecting any air tube, clean the connector and the surrounding
area to prevent dirt and other foreign material from entering the ALC system.
To disconnect an air tube from a shock absorber, rotate the spring clip
90 degrees out of the slots, and pull the connector from the shock
absorber.
Important: Ensure that the air tube is routed correctly and all fasteners are used.
To connect an air tube to a shock absorber, lubricate the two O-rings
using silicone lubricant, rotate the spring clip 90 degrees into the
slots, and push the air tube connector on the shock absorber fitting until
spring clip snaps into fitting groove.
Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer
to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the intake air filter from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the vehicle harness connector from the air compressor
connector.
- Remove the two nuts, the two bolts, and the air compressor assembly
from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the air tube
from the air dryer.
- Remove the bolt and the harness tie with the air tube from the
heat shield.
- Remove both rear wheels. Refer to
Wheel Removal
.
- Disconnect the air tube
from the left and right rear shock absorbers.
- Remove the two metal clips from the air tube and the vehicle.
- Remove the air tube with the three clips from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the air tube onto
the vehicle with three clips.
- Connect the air tube to the left and the right rear shock absorbers.
- Install two metal clips on the air tube and the vehicle. Place
each clip immediately forward of the wheel house fold-over tabs on the LH
and RH side of the vehicle.
- Install both rear wheels. Refer to
Wheel Installation
.
- Connect the air tube to
the air dryer.
- Install the air tube and the harness tie
onto the heat shield with the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Install the compressor
assembly on the vehicle with two bolts and two nuts.
Tighten
• | Tighten the two bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in). |
• | Tighten the two nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in). |
- Connect the air compressor connector to the vehicle harness connector.
- Install the intake air filter in the vehicle.
Important: Before driving the vehicle, turn the ignition on and wait approximately
45 seconds. This will permit the ALC system to execute the ARC, ensuring
that the air adjustable shock absorbers are filled with residual pressure.
- Lower the vehicle.