37 14 515 Replacing rear left or right ride-height sensor

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IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle.

NOTE: Ride-height sensor holder on rear axle carrier 37 14 2AZ .
Jointed rod on swinging arm 37 14 6AZ .

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.

Installation:

Sensor lever (3) must point from ride-height sensor to respective rear wheel.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 37 14 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Lever, Plug Connection And Mounting Nut

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Release screws (1) and remove ride-height sensor (2).

Tightening torque 37 14 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Ride-Height Sensor And Mounting Screws

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After installation

Carry out RIDE-HEIGHT CALIBRATION
Check HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT , correct if necessary (E70).