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Level Control Solenoid Valve: Service and Repair






Central Valve

Removing

The central valves are attached to the impact member under the bumper cover in the rear and on the left side.

- Remove rear bumper cover.

Always wear safety goggles!

The DRC lines must be extracted before disconnecting them from the central valve. Refer to => [ Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

Perform this step on both wiring harnesses on the central valve.






- Remove the union nuts - 7 - and - 8 - or - 11 - and - 12 -, depending on the central valve.

- Remove the screws - 13 - and the central valve.

Installing

- Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Central Valves Overview ] Service and Repair

- Install the central valve and bracket.

- Install the bolts.

- Install the DRC line connections for the appropriate lines on the central valve.

The new central valve is filled and the shut-off valves are closed.

Only when a new central valve is installed: open the shut-off valve on the new central valve and secure them with a locking nut. Refer to => [ Central Valves Overview ] Service and Repair.

Fill the DRC system. Refer to => [ Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), Draining and Filling ] Procedures.