OEM 2003 Buick Rendezvous Air Suspension Compressor

2003 Buick Rendezvous Air Suspension Compressor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Air Suspension Compressor on 2003 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: Start by lifting the vehicle into position for service. Start by removing the Air Suspension Compressor filter from its underbody rail position then unfasten the compressor bracket bolts and nuts. Disconnect both air tubes that run to the inflator solenoid before you detach the electrical connector that powers the Air Suspension Compressor. Remove the entire Air Suspension Compressor assembly from the vehicle afterwards vacuum the wires out of both the air dryer and the connector. Take the Air Suspension Compressor off its bracket first by removing the Air Suspension Compressor bolts before removing the Air Suspension Compressor assembly from its bracket. Then proceed to remove all bolts holding the compressor motor bracket. Installation begins with installing the bolts and bracket to the compressor then tightening the Air Suspension Compressor bolts to 6 nm (53 inch lbs.). Fasten the Air Suspension Compressor to its bracket using Air Suspension Compressor bolts then tighten each bolt to 6 nm (53 inch lbs.). After assembling the air dryer place the air tubes on the inflator solenoid. Feed compressor wires through the electrical connector until they lock in position then join the Air Suspension Compressor electrical connector. Reposition the Air Suspension Compressor filter on the underbody rail before mounting the Air Suspension Compressor and bracket along this rail and tightening its bracket nuts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Secure the Air Suspension Compressor bracket nuts then follow by tightening them to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.) before securing the Air Suspension Compressor bracket bolts to a torque of 10 nm. Finally, lower the vehicle.