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Suspension Control System: Precaution

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  1. JACK OR LIFT UP AND DOWN 
    1. When jacking up or lifting up, stop operating the air suspension control system by pressing the height control OFF switch.
      Fig 1: Identifying OFF Switch
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  2. DISCONNECT AND CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE 
    NOTE:
    • Disconnecting and connecting the height control tube should be performed by hand to prevent foreign objects form entering. 
    • Never damage the height control tube. 
    1. Disconnect the height control tube.
      1. Pinch "A" of the connector No. 1 and pull it out from the housing.
        Fig 2: Identifying Connector, Housing And Air Tube
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      2. Set SST to the tube.

        SST 09730-00010

        Fig 3: Inserting SST Onto Tube
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      3. Insert SST into the housing to expand the claw of plug or tube connector in the housing.
        Fig 4: Inserting SST Into Housing
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      4. Pull out the tube with SST inserted.
        NOTE: Never pull the tube forcibly. 
      5. Insert a flat-head thin-bladed screwdriver into the circular hole on the housing, and remove connector No. 2, the 2 O-rings and the plate from the housing.

        HINT:

        O-ring, plate and connector No. 2 is non-reusable parts.

    2. Installs 2 O-rings and the plate.
      NOTE: When replacing the parts on which the tube to be installed with a new one, it is not necessary to perform the procedure for installation.
      1. Apply MP grease to 2 new O-rings, and plate install them to the straight tube or an equivalent.
        NOTE: Install the plate between the O-rings. 

        Never adhere foreign object to the O-rings and the height control tube to prevent air leaks. 

        Fig 5: Installing O-Rings And Plate
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      2. Insert the tube on which 2 O-rings and a plate are installed into the housing, and then push it in lightly with rolled up cardboard.
        Fig 6: Installing Tube Into Housing
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      3. Push the connector No. 2 into the housing to the position where a clicking sound is heard.
        Fig 7: Pushing Connector Into Housing
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    3. Install the height control tube.
      1. Push the tube and connector No. 1 into the housing to the position where a clicking sound is heard.
      NOTE:
      • Slide the phase of the housing port from that of the connector No. 1 claw 90° to install. 
      • Pull the tube lightly to make sure that it is securely connected. 
      Fig 8: Installing Height Control Tube
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