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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the air compressor. Refer to Air Compressor Replacement .
  2. Remove the air compressor connector from the connector anchor (slide the air compressor connector away from the air compressor and off of the anchor).
  3. Remove the 2 bolts and the heat shield from the air compressor bracket.
  4. Remove the air dryer. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Dryer Replacement .
    Fig 1: Removing Air Compressor Bracket & Heat Shield Bolts
    G01582137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Cut the harness tie.
  6. Remove the bolt and the harness tie.

    Important:  Note the wire colors and the terminal numbers to ensure correct assembly.

  7. Remove the 2 harness ties and the wrap from the wires.
    Fig 2: Removing Harness Tie & Bolt
    G01582138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove 2 wire terminals from the air compressor connector.
  9. Remove the air hose from the air compressor head.
  10. Remove the 3 head bolts and the air compressor head.
  11. Remove the head gasket.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Compressor Head
    G01582139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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