Accumulator: Service and Repair
60.50.03 Air reservoirThe pressure switch in the air reservoir must not be removed. It is supplied with the air reservoir.
When removing Voss connectors from any air suspension component the connector must be left attached to the air pipe being removed. Do not remove the connector from the air pipe. Removing the connector from the air pipe could cause the connector to scratch the pipe and increase the likelihood of leaks.
Remove
1. Raise front and rear of vehicle and support under body.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Remove valve block assembly.
3. Remove 6 bolts and 2 nuts securing fuel tank shield and lower shield for access.
4. Remove 4 bolts securing air reservoir, lower reservoir and disconnect multiplug from pressure switch.
CAUTION: Do not remove the pressure switch from the air reservoir.
5. Remove 2 clips securing air pipes and remove reservoir.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
6. Remove nuts securing valve block mounting studs and remove studs.
Refit
1. Fit valve block mounting studs and tighten nuts.
CAUTION: Ensure the rubber blocks are correctly seated into depressions in valve block.
2. If fitting a new reservoir, remove air connector from new assembly.
3. Position reservoir, secure air pipes and connect multiplug.
CAUTION: Take care not to trap pipes under reservoir brackets
4. Fit bolts securing air reservoir to body and tighten to 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.).
5. Fit bolts and nuts securing fuel tank shield and tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Fit valve block.
7. Remove stands and lower vehicle.