Why do you want to replace it? As air is exhausted through it, it dires it out for the next use. it's part of compressor assembly.
1996 cont'l The air suspension system includes the following major components:
Air compressor to supply air to the air springs (part of front spring and shock and rear spring and shock absorber assemblies
Front spring and shock (3C098) and rear spring and shock absorber (5A965) at each corner of the vehicle
Four linear air suspension height sensors (5359): two rear and two front height sensors to maintain the vehicle at the proper ride height; only LH rear height sensor is used for air suspension.
Dual-mode front spring and shock and rear shock absorber assemblies with internal actuator.
All system functions are controlled by vehicle dynamics control module (5A919). This control module receives inputs from several different sources. These inputs include:
vehicle speed via multiplex communication network
ignition switch position
door position via multiplex communication network
height sensor position
air suspension service switch
engine rpm via multiplex communication network
ride and steering personality settings via multiplex communications network
Communications monitor system operation and allow diagnosis of any concerns that may develop in the system. System monitoring for the driver's use is provided through the instrument panel mounted message center indicator (10D898).
Diagnosis communication for the service technician is provided through the >
The vent solenoid valve allows air to escape from the system during venting corrections.
The valve is located in the air compressor cylinder head and shares a common electrical connector with the motor.
The valve is enclosed in the cylinder head casting, which forms an integral valve housing that allows the valve tip to enter the pressurized side of the system.
Air leakage past the valve tip is prevented by an O-ring seal.
The vent solenoid valve opens when a corner of the vehicle is high and the vehicle dynamics control module (5A919) determines lowering is required.
When the vent solenoid valve is opened, it provides an escape route for pressurized air.
However, the vehicle will not lower unless the air spring solenoid valves (5311) are also opened to allow air to leave the springs.
Lowering the vehicle corners requires the vehicle dynamics control module to open two solenoid valves, the vent and one air spring solenoid.
Air is exhausted from the spring and vents through the compressor air drier (5346).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Section 04-05: Suspension, Computer Controlled 1996 Continental Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Air Compressor and Drier Assembly Removal
Turn air suspension service switch OFF.
Disconnect electrical connector located on the air compressor.
Disconnect two air lines from compressor air drier.
Remove three fasteners retaining air compressor and drier assembly to radiator support, frame rail and fender apron.
Answers & Comments
Why do you want to replace it? As air is exhausted through it, it dires it out for the next use. it's part of compressor assembly.
- Turn air suspension service switch OFF.
- Disconnect electrical connector located on the air compressor.
- Disconnect two air lines from compressor air drier.
- Remove three fasteners retaining air compressor and drier assembly to radiator support, frame rail and fender apron.
1996 cont'l The air suspension system includes the following major components:
- Air compressor to supply air to the air springs (part of front spring and shock and rear spring and shock absorber assemblies
- Front spring and shock (3C098) and rear spring and shock absorber (5A965) at each corner of the vehicle
- Four linear air suspension height sensors (5359): two rear and two front height sensors to maintain the vehicle at the proper ride height; only LH rear height sensor is used for air suspension.
- Dual-mode front spring and shock and rear shock absorber assemblies with internal actuator.
All system functions are controlled by vehicle dynamics control module (5A919). This control module receives inputs from several different sources. These inputs include:- vehicle speed via multiplex communication network
- ignition switch position
- door position via multiplex communication network
- height sensor position
- air suspension service switch
- engine rpm via multiplex communication network
- ride and steering personality settings via multiplex communications network
Communications monitor system operation and allow diagnosis of any concerns that may develop in the system. System monitoring for the driver's use is provided through the instrument panel mounted message center indicator (10D898).- Diagnosis communication for the service technician is provided through the >
- The vent solenoid valve allows air to escape from the system during venting corrections.
- The valve is located in the air compressor cylinder head and shares a common electrical connector with the motor.
- The valve is enclosed in the cylinder head casting, which forms an integral valve housing that allows the valve tip to enter the pressurized side of the system.
- Air leakage past the valve tip is prevented by an O-ring seal.
- The vent solenoid valve opens when a corner of the vehicle is high and the vehicle dynamics control module (5A919) determines lowering is required.
- When the vent solenoid valve is opened, it provides an escape route for pressurized air.
- However, the vehicle will not lower unless the air spring solenoid valves (5311) are also opened to allow air to leave the springs.
- Lowering the vehicle corners requires the vehicle dynamics control module to open two solenoid valves, the vent and one air spring solenoid.
- Air is exhausted from the spring and vents through the compressor air drier (5346).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section 04-05: Suspension, Computer Controlled 1996 Continental Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Air Compressor and Drier Assembly Removal