Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
Air Spring: Procedures
Air Spring Inflation and Deflation
Air Spring Inflation and Deflation
WARNING: Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they effect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can
result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do
not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct
retention of these parts.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the following instructions may result in a sudden failure of the air spring or suspension system.
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Any rear spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle.
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The air spring refolding procedure should only be used for an air spring which has never supported the vehicle's weight while in the
incorrectly folded position.
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Improperly folded air springs found on vehicles during pre-delivery inspection or after use must be replaced.
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Do not attempt to inflate any air spring which has been collapsed while uninflated from the rebound hanging position to the jounce stop.
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When installing a new air spring, care must be taken not to apply a load to the suspension until the springs have been inflated using the
air spring fill procedure.
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After inflating an air spring in the hanging position, it must be inspected for correct shape.
CAUTION: Prior to installing an air spring, make sure the air spring is in the correct shape with no folds or creases. If the air spring is not
in the correct shape, carry out air spring refold before installing the air spring, to prevent air spring damage.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
2. Connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
3. Toggle the air suspension control module active command LR SOL (LR) or RR SOL (RR) from OFF to ON.
4. NOTE: When using the air suspension control module active command AS COMP, do not run the air compressor for more than 3 minutes to
prevent overheating and shutdown. If this occurs, wait for the system to cool down before resuming the inflation procedure.
Toggle the air suspension control module active command AS VENT ON to deflate the air springs or AS COMP ON to inflate the air springs.
Air Spring Refold
Air Spring Refold
WARNING: Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they effect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can
result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do
not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct
retention of these parts.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the following instructions may result in a sudden failure of the air spring or suspension system.
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Any rear spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle.
^
The air spring refolding procedure should only be used for an air spring which has never supported the vehicle's weight while in the
incorrectly folded position.
^
Improperly folded air springs found on vehicles during pre-delivery inspection or after use must be replaced.
^
Do not attempt to inflate any air spring which has been collapsed while uninflated from the rebound hanging position to the jounce stop.
