Installation Procedure

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Install the air compressor filter hose to the air compressor at 2 places.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the air compressor to the air compressor bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the bracket to 50 N.m (37 lb in).
Install the air compressor bolts/screws.
Tighten

Tighten the air compressor bolts/screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
Install the air compressor shield.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Install the air compressor relay to the air compressor bracket.
Install the air compressor dryer. Refer to AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL AIR DRYER REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Installing Air Compressor Filter Hose To Air Compressor At 2 Places
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the air compressor bracket to the underbody rail and rotate the air compressor bracket 90 degrees in order to allow the air compressor to hang from the air compressor bracket hook.
Connect the air compressor electrical connector.
Install the air line to the air dryer.
Install the air compressor bracket nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the air compressor bracket nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the air compressor bracket bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the air compressor bracket bolt/screw to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the air compressor filter (10 to the underbody rail.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 2: Installing Air Compressor Bracket To Underbody Rail
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.