Arnott P-3243 User manual

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AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR
2013-2019 CADILLAC XTS (EPSILON II)
WARNING: The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or 150 lbf/in). Verify pressure has been relieved
and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system.
Always wear standard hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the air suspension system.
Congratulations on your purchase of an Arnott®air suspension product. We at Arnott Incorporated are proud
to offer a high quality product at the industry’s most competitive pricing.Thank you for your condence in us
and our product.
Proper installation is essential to experience and appreciate the benets of this system. Please take a moment
to review these installation instructions before you begin to install these components on your vehicle.The
removal and installation of air suspension products should only be performed by a fully qualied, ASE
Certied, professional.
It is equally important to be aware of all necessary safety measures while installing your new Air Suspension
System. This includes proper lifting and immobilizing of the vehicle and isolation of any stored energy to
prevent personal injury or property damage.
"Engineered to Ride, Built to Last™"
Arnott®is committed to the quality of its products. If you have a question or problem with any Arnott product,
please contact Arnott by calling 800-251-8993 during normal business hours or email [e-mail].
(In the EU please call [phone] or email [e-mail])

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AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR
2013-2019 CADILLAC XTS (EPSILON II)
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR REMOVAL
1. RAISE VEHICLE.
2. REMOVE LEFT SIDE REAR WHEEL. (FIGURE 1)
FIGURE 1
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Reading this manual signifies your agreement to the terms of the general release, waiver of liability, and hold harmless agreement,
the full text of which is available at www.arnottinc.com.
• Not to be stored below 5oF (-15oC) and above 122oF (50oC).
• Avoid damage to air lines and cables.
• Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualied personnel.
• Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.
CAUTION: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified
in the instructions or in a different sequence.
To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to
disconnect your battery.
Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for
additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath
the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.

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AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR
2013-2019 CADILLAC XTS (EPSILON II)
3. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE INNER FENDER WELL AND THE REAR LOWER
PLASTIC SHIELDTO EXPOSETHE VEHICLES AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR. (FIGURE 2)
4. DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. (FIGURES 3, 4)
5. UNROUTE THE EXHAUST HOSE FROM THE FRAME FOR REMOVAL. (FIGURES 5, 6)
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6

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2013-2019 CADILLAC XTS (EPSILON II)
6. DISCONNECTTHE AIR FITTINGS AND LINES FROM BOTH (2) REAR AIR SPRINGS. UNCLIP AND UNROUTE
THE AIR LINES FROMTHE FRAME FOR REMOVAL. (FIGURES 7, 8, 9, 10)
7. REMOVETHETHREE (3) COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BOLTS. (FIGURES 11, 12)
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12

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9. REMOVAL COMPLETE.
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION
1. INSTALLTHE NEW ARNOTT COMPRESSOR INTOTHE VEHICLE. (FIGURE 15)
Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturers specifications during the installation process.
Do not remove the air fitting from the air suspension compressor. Doing so may cause damage and/or void warranty.
Remove the white shipping pin from the new air fitting and insert the air line until fully seated.
8. REMOVE AIR COMPRESSOR FROM VEHICLE AND REMOVE MOUNT BOLTS. (FIGURES 13, 14)
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14

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2. INSTALL BY SLIDINGTHE ATTATCHED MOUNTING BOLTS (2) OFTHE COMPRESSOR INTOTHE HOLES LOCATED
ONTHE FRAME. SECURE BOLTS ANDTIGHTENTO MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. (FIGURES 16, 17)
FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17
FIGURE 18
3. TIGHTEN REMAINING (1) COMPRESSOR MOUNT BOLT ANDTIGHTENTO MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS.
(FIGURE 18)

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FIGURE 19
4. USETHETWO AIR FITTINGS SUPPLIED INTHE ACCESSORY KIT AND INSTALLTHEM INTO BOTH (2) AIR
SPRINGS. SNUGTIGHT FITTINGS WITH A WRENCH. (FIGURE 19)
5. REROUTE THE AIR LINESTOTHE SPRINGS, CLIPPINGTHE AIR LINE TOTHE FRAME WHERE APPLICABLE.
REROUTETHE EXHAUST HOSE AND CLIP TOTHE FRAME WHERE APPLICABLE. (FIGURES 20, 21, 22, 23)
FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21
FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23

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6. PULL SHIPPING PINS FROM AIR SPRING FITTINGS AND PUSH IN NEW COMPRESSOR AIR LINES UNTIL
LINES ARE FIRMLY SEATED. (FIGURES 24, 25)
FIGURE 24 FIGURE 25
7. RECONNECTTHE COMPRESSORS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. (FIGURES 26, 27)
FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27
8. REINSTALL WHEEL WELL LINER AND FASTENERS.
9. REINSTALL WHEEL.
10. LOWER VEHICLE.
11. INSTALLATION COMPLETE.