Removing The Compressor

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The compressor -3- is only installed for the level adjustment system and is attached as a compact air supply unit with valve block -4- on a vibration-insulated support to the right underbody.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Spring Strut, Front Axle, Rear Axle, Compressor And Valve Block

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-1- - Air-spring strut, front axle
-2- - Air-spring strut, rear axle
-3- - Compressor
-4- - Valve block

CAUTION: Escaping residual air

Risk of eye injuries

→ Wear protective goggles.

Information

Place the take-up plates of the platform lift at the jacking points so that the fastening points of the underbody panel are accessible → WM 4000V0 Lifting the vehicle see Switching off level adjustment → Switching off level control
- To bleed the level adjustment system (compressed air must be released from the system), use the Porsche System Tester. To do this, in the system >> Level adjustment >> select the menu item >>Bleed<< and bleed the accumulator, and front and rear axles.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Porsche System Tester
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Clean the screw connection of the lines from the valve block before removing.
Protect the screw connection of the lines from dirt with suitable plugs.

Unclip the suction line and the plug connections -arrows- .

Fig 3: Locating Suction Line Plug
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Remove the → see Fig 4 air lines (colour-coded) from the valve unit and the brown air line (running under the valve unit).

Fig 4: Identifying Air Lines (Colour-Coded) From Valve Unit
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Release the take-up points on the body -A, B & C- and remove the compressor unit (compressor, valve block).

Fig 5: Identifying Compressor Unit Take Up Point
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Disconnect compressor from the valve unit:
- Release the tie-wrap and attachment at the support
- Unclip the air line and remove
- Remove the compressor from the support.