OEM 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Air Suspension Compressor

2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Air Suspension Compressor Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Air Suspension Compressor on 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

  A: Vehicle maintenance begins with vehicle elevation together with support to access the air compressor for replacement. The technician cleans surrounding components while avoiding dirt entry to prevent damage to the air system before disconnecting the compressor to the hose. Remove the air tube from its connection to both the air dryer and disconnect the electrical wiring. First disconnect the fuel inlet hose and its air entry port from its mounting bracket on the fuel filler neck before loosening the mounting nuts. Slide the air compressor rearward through the frame slots and lift it out of the vehicle. To install the air compressor just reverse those steps by repositioning it into the vehicle then moving it forward until the fasteners reach the frame slots before tightening the mounting nuts to 15 n.m (11 lb ft). Reconnect the electrical connection after installing the air inlet hose to the fuel filler neck bracket and connecting the air tube to the air dryer. Initiating the ignition first should be followed by a waiting period of .45 seconds to allow the air adjustable shock absorbers to receive residual pressure prior to lowering the vehicle.