Air Suspension Hose Assembly - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: All pressurized air suspension components contain high pressure air (up to 220 psig). Use extreme caution when inspecting for leaks. Wear safety goggles and adequate protective clothing when inspecting or servicing the air suspension system. A sudden release of air under this amount of pressure can cause personal injury or death.

WARNING: Support the vehicle by supplemental means before performing any work on the air suspension system to prevent the vehicle from changing height. Before any given component is to be serviced it must be deflated. Servicing the air suspension system without supplemental support, or with pressure in the specific component, can cause personal injury or death.

NOTE: If the filter has any sign of water, or the suction hose to the back of the compressor has a leak, the valve block must also be replaced Compressor Assembly Valve Block - Removal .





1. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
2. Remove the RF tire and wheel.
3. Remove the RF wheel splash shield Splash Shield - Removal.

NOTE: Pay particular attention to the routing of the hoses. There can be no twisting or kinking of the hoses when reassembled.

4. Disconnect the filter retaining clip (2) from the body, and the hoses (3) from the routing clips (4).






NOTE: Compressor assembly removed for clarity.

5. Disconnect the suction hose (4) from the back of the air compressor (3) by using a small flat blade screwdriver (1), or equivalent, and prying the ring (2) at the base of the elbow toward the compressor (3) and pulling out on the elbow (4) of the hose.
6. Remove the suction hose routing clip (not shown) from the bracket.






NOTE: Air spring lines removed for clarity.

7. Disconnect the OUT hose (5) from the valve block (3) and remove the air suspension hose assembly from the vehicle.