Audi Q7 Air Suspension Compressor Replacement and Strip Down

This video documents how I removed the air compressor from my Audi Q7 then stripped it down for fault finding, before reassembly. I am not a mechanic and take no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by anyone attempting this procedure. If you are unsure it's best to let the professionals do the work. Thanks very much for watching.

[@F2UK]

It is helpful, thank you.

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

Thanks very much for the positive feedback. Much appreciated.

[@brad146]

Does your suspension drop when you leave the car for a couple of days. I have been fixing mine also. My compressor was knackered because of a leak which causes it to constantly run making it overheat. I have found one leak on the tank and I am just about to replace my rear strut top O rings as they are leaking too. Good luck with your claim. Brad

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

Mine hasn't been dropping at all weirdly even when left for quite a few days. How did you detect the tank leak and was it the one in the boot?

[@brad146]

@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 I have running boards fitted and one of the bolts was rubbing on the under body tank. Apparently, it's a known fault.

[@brad146]

@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 if yours doesn't drop but it's detecting a leak, it must be before the suspension struts. Have you checked all the lines for knicks

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

@@brad146 funny a few years back when I was installing my running boards I noticed that the middle bracket could easily interfere with the air lines and as a result I cut the bracket short and added some tape around the bolts to make sure it cudnt reach and that there were no sharp edges. All is still good with that on mine but yes I agree that if a person installed running boards and didn't notice the proximity of the air lines to the middle bracket, there could easily be an issue down the road.