37 14 511 Replacing Front Ride-Height Sensor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . Refer to 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) and/or 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Release nut (1) and disconnect jointed rod (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque, see 37 14 3AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS .

Release screws (4).

Remove ride-height sensor and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Nut & Jointed Rod

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Installation:

Sensor lever (5) must point from ride-height sensor to left front wheel.

Tightening torque, see 37 14 1AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS .

After installation:

Check headlight adjustment , correct if necessary. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .