Suspension Control System: Precaution

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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 Height Control OFF Switch
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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.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Height Control Tube
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  1. Pinch "A" of the connector No.1 and pull it out from the housing.
  2. Set SST to the tube.
    SST 09730-00010
    
    Fig 3: Setting SST To Tube
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  3. Insert SST into the housing to expand the claw of connector No.2 in the housing.
  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, remove a connector No.2, 2 O-rings and a plate from the housing.
    
    Fig 4: Inserting SST Into Housing To Expand Claw Of Connector
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    HINT:
    
    O-ring, plate and connector No.2 are non-reusable parts.
2. Install height control tube O-ring and 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 objects to the O-rings and height control tube to prevent air leaks.
    
    Fig 5: Installing Height Control Tube O-Ring & 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: Inserting Tube On O-Rings & Plate
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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 No. 2 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.
  2. Pull the tube lightly to make sure that it is securely connected.