0 P-3728 Air Suspension Compressor BMW X5 (E70) & X6 (E71) 150

AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1 Set steering to straight ahead.

2 Raise vehicle.

3 Remove the fasteners and paneling under the right side of the vehicle to expose the vehicle’s air suspension compressor valve block. (Figures 10-1, 10-2)

4 Locate and remove the three (3) electrical connectors on the compressor/valve block assembly. (Figures 10-3, 10-4, 10-5)

5 Locate and remove the two (2) air lines leading to the valve block. (Figure 10-6)

6 Locate and disconnect the fitting on the larger rubber hose that runs forward from the compressor. (Figure 10-7)

7 Loosen and remove the hardware holding the brackets for the four (4) black tubes running directly underneath the compressor. (Figures 10-8, 10-9)

8 Locate and remove the three (3) nuts holding the compressor assembly to the vehicle. (Figures 10-10, 10-11)

9 Remove the compressor assembly from the vehicle. (Figure 10-12)

10 Removal complete.

AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.

1 Install the compressor assembly back into the vehicle in the reverse order of removal.

The compressor assembly mounting holes are unthreaded. The fasteners being reused are threadforming and will create the threads while installing.