Q: what is the aluminum block with pipes to the brake filler just above the air suspension compressor and do I have to remove it to r

asked by on February 20, 2017

I have a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate Edition and I want to replace the air suspension compressor. Can I do that without removing an aluminum block with brake lines to it that sits right on top of the air compressor?

My car has 95000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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