Air Spring Module - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace: Removal
- Raise the vehicle and deflate the rear air spring module. See AIR SUSPENSION - PRESSURIZE/DEPRESSURIZE - ONE AIR SPRING .
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear - Remove And Replace .
- Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH - Remove And Replace .
- Remove the HEPA filter inlet duct. See Duct - HEPA Filter - Inlet - Remove And Replace .
- Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel - Remove And Install .
- Remove the rear wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Release the red locking tab to disconnect the electric parking brake caliper harness connector.
- Disconnect the upper LH rear air spring module connector.
- Disconnect the lower LH rear air spring module connector.
- Release the tabs (x2) to release the LH rear air spring module harness bracket from the air spring.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the park brake chassis harness bracket to the LH rear knuckle, and then move the harness aside.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 11 mm deep socket
- Remove the bolt that secures the upper link to the knuckle. Release the bushing from the knuckle, lifting the arm for access.NOTE: The bolt size may vary from 15mm to 18mm.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- 3 in extension
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Remove the bolt and the nut that secure the air spring module to the knuckle. Release the air spring module from the suspension knuckle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 21 mm deep socket
- Combination Wrench 12pt 21mm
- Prybar Med
- Release the fitting for the air suspension line from the air spring module (yellow arrow).
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Combination Wrench 12pt 10mm
- For each released end of an air suspension line, use a flat blade screwdriver to snap off the old collet, and discard the collet and nut (VOSS fitting).
- Remove and discard the nuts (x3) that secure the air spring module to the body (red arrows).
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- 11 in extension
- 15 mm deep socket
- Remove the LH rear air spring module from the vehicle.NOTE: Remove the air spring module towards the rear of the vehicle. Pull the knuckle away from the vehicle to allow space between the knuckle and the brake line mount.