Bypass valve (Range Rover 3)

Dismantling

1. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.

2. Release air from the front suspension air springs.

FRONT SUSPENSION, ADJUSTMENTS, Air suspension system - releasing air and filling the system with air.

3. Remove the right front wheel.



4. Unscrew the 5 mudguard mounting screws, which have a hexagonal head.

5. Loosen the mudguard liner mounting screw.

6. Remove the mudguard to provide access.



7. Disconnect 4 hoses from the bypass valve, having first marked their location.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, make sure that the surfaces adjacent to the connection points are free of dirt. Install plugs in the holes and fittings to protect the system from dirt ingress.

8. Disconnect the multi-pin electrical connector.



9. Unscrew the 3 bolts securing the bypass valve to the body. Remove the rubber bushings.

10. Remove the bypass valve.

Assembly

1. If you are installing a new bypass valve, remove the air hose fittings from it.

2. Install the bypass valve. Install the rubber grommets and tighten the bolts to 4.6 N·m (3.4 lb ft).

3. Connect the multi-pin electrical connector.

4. Connect the hoses to the bypass valve and tighten their connections to 3.5 N·m (2.6 lb ft).

CAUTION: Clean the air hose connection area.

5. Install the mudguard liner in place and tighten the screws that secure it.

6. Reinstall the wheel and tighten the nuts to 140 N·m (103 lb ft).

7. Bring the pressure in the air suspension system to the nominal value.

FRONT SUSPENSION, ADJUSTMENTS, Air suspension system - releasing air and filling the system with air.

8. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.