2001 LeSabre Limited air shock overpressure

[Inspecktor]

I just installed Monroe air shocks on the LeSabre. I discovered the level control unit missing the lever and strut that signals the pump to run. Apparently the module now calls for air all the time- the back is jacked up like a high schoolers car from the 70's. I cannot find a release valve I can access to let out some air. I don't want to try to detach the line from the shock while under pressure. Any ideas?

 

[wheelman1991]

Jack the rear of the car up by the frame (not the suspension) pull the lines off of the pump and shocks. they only have the same air pressure as a tire, and the suspension will be unloaded so you can yank the line with no worries. Disconnect the electrical plug from the air compressor, and convert the system to manual fill with one of these.

 

[The_Eric]

Remove the compressor fuse and pull the air lines until the car comes back down to where you want. There's not that much pressure in them. Them replace the linkage.

 

[Trav]

Just pop the line, its not much pressure. Look at this, get the part number of whats missing and find a used one on ebay or go to the bone yard.

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/buick/lesab...e=height-sensor

Example..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Ride-Height-S...738.m2548.l4275

Edit: As Eric said pull the fuse first.

 

[Inspecktor]

Thanks for the info. Fuse is out, I will pull shock line off this morning.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

They probably converted it to regular shocks because of the hassle trying to find replacements for the air shocks