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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the electronic level control ELC/TRAILER fuse.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the A/C hoses for access if equipped. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning (A/C) Pipe Replacement/Repair - Auxiliary in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  4. Fig 1: View Of Automatic Level Control Compressor Assembly
    GM187281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Squeeze the clips on the side of the air compressor filter (1) in order to remove the filter from the underbody rail.
  6. Remove the compressor bracket bolt.
  7. Remove the compressor bracket nuts. Allow the compressor to hang from the bracket hook.
  8. Remove the air line from the air dryer.
  9. Disconnect the air compressor electrical connector.
  10. Rotate the air compressor and the bracket 90 degrees in order to disengage the compressor bracket hook from the vehicle.
  11. Remove the air compressor with the air compressor bracket.
  12. Remove the air compressor dryer. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Dryer Replacement .
  13. Remove the air compressor relay from the air compressor bracket.
  14. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Air Compressor Assembly At Bracket
    GM227997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the air compressor bolts.
  16. Remove the air compressor from the air compressor bracket.
  17. Remove the air compressor filter hose from the air compressor at 2 places.