For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the air tube from the air dryer.
- Remove the bolt and the harness tie with the air tube from the air compressor bracket.
- Remove the intake air filter from the vehicle.
- Remove the vehicle harness connector from the air compressor connector.
- Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts, and the air compressor assembly from the vehicle.
- Slide the air compressor connector off of the connector anchor.
- Remove 2 bolts and the heat shield from the air compressor bracket.
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 ALC system.
Installation Procedure
- Install the heat shield on the air compressor bracket with 3 bolts.
- Install the air compressor connector to the connector anchor.
- Install the air compressor assembly on the vehicle with 2 nuts and 2 bolts.
- Connect the harness connector to the air compressor connector.
- Install the intake air filter on the vehicle.
- Connect the air tube to the air dryer.
- Connect the air tube and the harness tie to the air compressor bracket with the bolt.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Do not install the fourth heat shield bolt. It must be installed after the air tube is connected.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
Tighten
| • | Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in). |
| • | Tighten the 2 nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in). |
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
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.
