Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / General Procedures - Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize
Pressure release
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Assemble the following items:
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Shut off valve
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Pressure regulator with gauge
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R-134a low side refrigerant line fitting
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Air line male quick connect fitting
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Position the vehicle on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Typical air suspension service port.
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Typical hookup for depressurization.
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Typical hookup for pressurization.
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NOTICE:
Shop air source must not contain lubrication. Air
must be free of moisture and lubrication or air suspension system damage
will occur.
NOTE:
Monitor the pressure gauge during the filling
process as adjustments will be required to maintain the pressure.
Connect a scan tool and follow the FDRS Pressurization and Depressurization procedure.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Removal
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure...
Other information:
Materials
Note: We recommend using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid could cause reduced brake
performance and not meet our performance
standards...
WARNING: Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased risk
of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,
then it is intended for temporary use only.
This means that if you need to use it, you
should replace it as soon as possible with a
road wheel and tire assembly that is the
same size and type as the road tires and
wheels that were originally provided by us...