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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2201 (SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM - SUSPENSION LEVELING)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAIR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Air Compressor & Air Inlet Hose
    GM657691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the air compressor (2) to the vehicle.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Slide the air compressor forward to secure the fasteners into the frame slots and install the mounting nuts. Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  3. Install the air inlet hose (1) to the fuel filler neck bracket.
    4. Fig 2: Air Tube At Air Dryer & Electrical Connection
    GM657695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Connect the air tube (1) to the air dryer.
  5. Connect the electrical connection (2).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. perform the following procedure after the air compressor has been replaced.
    • Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
    • Install a scan tool
    • With the scan tool, operate the air compressor for 30 seconds or until the rear of the vehicle begins to rise.
    • Remove the scan tool.
    • Cycle the ignition OFF, then back ON, with the engine ON to allow the air suspension system to regain the desired rear suspension position.
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