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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the air compressor filter from the underbody rail. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Air Filter Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Inflator Solenoid
    GM865401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the air tubes (1) from the inflator solenoid. Refer to Inflator Solenoid Replacement .
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Compressor Bracket Bolts
    GM735878Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the compressor bracket bolts.
  7. Remove the compressor bracket nuts.
  8. Disconnect the air compressor electrical connector.
  9. Remove the air compressor assembly from the vehicle.
  10. Fig 3: Locating Compressor Wires In The Connector
    GM865441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the compressor wires from the connector.
  12. Remove the air dryer. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Dryer Replacement .
  13. Fig 4: View Of Air Compressor Bolts
    GM865436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the air compressor bolts (1).
  15. Remove the air compressor from the air compressor assembly bracket.
  16. Fig 5: Identifying Compressor Motor Bolts
    GM865459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the bolts (1) and bracket from the compressor motor.