OEM 2008 Cadillac DTS Air Suspension Compressor

2008 Cadillac DTS Air Suspension Compressor Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Replace an Air Suspension Compressor on 2008 Cadillac DTS?

  A: The first step to replace an Air Suspension Compressor involves raising the vehicle. A prevention method requires you to clean both the components and surrounding area before disconnecting the Air Hose from its points of connection with the intake Air Filter along with the Air Suspension Compressor to maintain cleanliness in the alc system. Begin by detaching the air tube from the air dryer and unfastening the bolt which also holds the harness tie to the Air Suspension Compressor bracket. Take the connectors together from the Air Suspension Compressor at this time by removing both the intake Air Filter and the vehicle harness. Remove two nuts and two bolts along with the Air Suspension Compressor assembly from the vehicle before removing the Air Suspension Compressor connector away from its anchor. Two bolts and the Air Suspension Compressor bracket's heat shield need removal. Install the heat shield on the Air Suspension Compressor bracket by using 3 bolts but do not tighten the fourth bolt before connecting the air tube and adjust bolts to 4 n.m (35 lb in). Install the Air Suspension Compressor assembly onto the vehicle by fixing it with two nuts and two bolts while maintaining 9 n.m (80 lb in) torque. The installation requires to connect the harness connector at the Air Suspension Compressor connector and place the intake Air Filter while connecting the air tube to the air dryer. Use a bolt to secure the Air Suspension Compressor bracket where the air tube and harness tie connect and tighten it up to 4 n.m (35 lb in). The driving process should begin by turning on the ignition and letting the air adjustable shock absorbers receive residual pressure for 45 seconds before lowering the vehicle.