OEM 2002 Cadillac DeVille Air Suspension Compressor

2002 Cadillac DeVille Air Suspension Compressor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Air Suspension Compressor on 2002 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: To replace the Air Suspension Compressor, lift the vehicle. Always clean the Air Hose attachment points, including the air intake filter hose or power Air Suspension Compressor before you remove them or before disconnecting. This is to avoid dirt in the alc system. Unplug the air tube from the air dryer, then take into account the bolt and harness tie connected with the air tube on the Air Suspension Compressor bracket. Next, take away the intake Air Filter, the vehicle harness connector from the Air Suspension Compressor connector and the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and the Air Suspension Compressor assembly from the vehicle. Remove the connectors Air Suspension Compressor from the connectors anchor, take off 2 bolts and heat shield from the Air Suspension Compressor bracket. The 1st step is to disconnect the wing nut of the air dryer from the Air Suspension Compressor, then remove the Air Hose from the wing nut of the Air Suspension Compressor at 2 places, remove 2 screws and the 2 brackets on the Air Suspension Compressor. For attachment, fix the 2 brackets to the Air Suspension Compressor with the aid of 2 screws that should be tightened to a 7nm (62 inch lbs.). Start by attaching the Air Hose to the Air Suspension Compressor on 2 spots and install the air dryer on the compressor. Mount the heat shield on the Air Suspension Compressor bracket with three bolts while leaving the fourth bolt open until the air tube connection is completed, and tighten the bolts to 4 nm (35 inch lbs.). When the Air Suspension Compressor connector is installed, attach it to the connector anchor and then fit to the vehicle using 2 nuts and bolts, tighten fitting up to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.). Hook the harness connector to the Air Suspension Compressor, insert the intake Air Filter, connect the air tube to the air dryer and tie the air tube and the harness tie to the Air Suspension Compressor bracket using a bolt applying 4 nm (35 inch lbs). Before driving, start the ignition and let it stay on for about 45 seconds so that the air adjustable shock absorbers can be filled with residual pressure and then lower the vehicle.