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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Do NOT remove an air supply pipe in an attempt to depressurize the air suspension. Always follow the Air Suspension Depressurization Procedure in Air Suspension. Failure to follow this procedure may cause personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
  1. Depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization Procedure .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Support the compressor assembly with a suitable stand.
  4. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (3).
    Fig 1: Inflator Switch & Spring Compressor Connectors (1, 2), CPA Retainer (3)
    GM1455975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the air inflator switch and air spring compressor electrical connectors (1, 2).
  6. Fig 2: Rear Compressor Mounting Bolts
    GM1455978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear compressor mounting bolts (1).
  8. Fig 3: Ground Strap & Bolt
    GM1455980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the ground strap bolt (1).
  10. Remove the ground strap (2) from the frame.
  11. Remove the front compressor mounting bolt (3).
  12. IMPORTANT: Note the port location of the air lines for reassembly.
  13. Disconnect the air lines. Refer to Air Suspension Air Line Replacement .
  14. Remove the compressor assembly from the vehicle.