Air Tube Replacement

GENERAL INFORMATION
At the rear shock absorbers, the air tube connectors are held on with spring clips which snap into the grooves of the shock absorber air fittings. Air tube connectors are sealed using two o-rings.

NOTE: Before disconnecting any airtube, clean the connector and the surrounding area to prevent dirt and other foreign material from entering the Electronic Level Control (ELC) system.

To disconnect an air tube from a shock absorber, rotate the spring clip 90° out of slots and pull the connector from the shock absorber.

NOTE: Ensure that the air tube is routed correctly and all fasteners are used.

To connect an air tube to a shock absorber, lubricate the two o-rings using silicone lubricant, rotate spring clip 90° into slots, and push air tube connector on shock absorber fitting until spring clip snaps into fitting groove.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Air tube (1) from air dryer (2).
3. Bolt (5) and harness tie (6) from air compressor bracket (7).
4. Both rear wheels.
5. Air tube (1) from left and right rear shock absorbers (4).
6. Two metal clips (8) from air tube (1) and vehicle.
7. Air tube (1) with three clips (D).

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Air tube (1) to air dryer (2).
2. Air tube (1) with harness tie (6) and bolt (5) to air compressor bracket (7).
3. Air tube (1) on vehicle with three clips (D).
4. Air tube (1) to left and right rear shock absorbers (4).
5. Two metal clips (8) on air tube (1) and vehicle.
^ Place each clip (8) immediately forward of wheel house fold-over tabs (E) on LH and RH side of vehicle.
6. Both rear wheels.
7. Lower vehicle.

NOTE: Before driving vehicle, turn ignition on and wait approximately 45 seconds. This will permit the ELC system to execute the ARC ensuring that the air adjustable shock absorbers are filled with, at least, residual pressure.