Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Air Suspension Compressor

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. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. If installing a new air suspension compressor, connect the scan tool and upload the module configuration information from the SUMA.
   Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).
   

1. Depressurize the air suspension system.
   

1. Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Position the air suspension compressor assembly.
   

   1. NOTE: The lower retainer is located toward the front of the vehicle. Limited accessibility.

      Remove the retainers.
      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
   2. Position the air suspension compressor assembly down and out of the fender.
      
   3. Support the air suspension compressor assembly using mechanics wire.
      

1. Disconnect the air suspension control module electrical connector.
   

1. NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

   NOTE: Air lines are color coded and must be installed in the same location from which there were removed.

   Disconnect the air suspension compressor assembly air lines and remove the air suspension compressor assembly.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. When installing a new air suspension compressor, it must be configured (using vehicle as-built data or module configuration information retrieved earlier in this procedure). Refer to the scan tool instructions to carry out PMI.
   Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).
   

1. Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.