Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install the 2 brackets on the air compressor with 2 screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 in lbs).
- Connect the air hose to the air compressor.
- Install the air dryer on the air compressor. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Dryer Replacement .
- Install the air compressor onto the bracket with 3 bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 3 N.m (26 in lbs).
- Install the heat shield on the air compressor bracket with 2 bolts (Do not install the third heat shield bolt. It must be installed after the air tube is connected).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 in lbs).
- Install the air compressor connector to the connector anchor.
- Install the air compressor on the vehicle with 2 nuts and a bolt.
Tighten
- Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 in lbs).
- Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 in lbs).
- Connect the air compressor connector.
- Install the intake air filter on the vehicle.
- Connect the air tube to the air dryer.
- Connect the air tube and the harness tie to the air compressor bracket with the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (35 in lbs).
- Install the right rear fascia extension. Refer to FASCIA EXTENSION REPLACEMENT -- REAR .
- Install the right rear wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Important: Before driving the vehicle, turn the ignition on and wait approximately 45 seconds. This will ensure that the air adjustable shock absorbers are filled with residual pressure.
- Lower the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.