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) .

NOTE:

Build date up to 03/04: Variant (A) - connection (1) points downwards
Build date from 03/04: Variant (B) - connection (2) points upwards

Build date up to 03/2004:

IMPORTANT:

If the front ride-height sensor has been installed twisted in relation to variant (A), e.g. due to wiring harness replacement, the following control units must be recoded.

Light module with headlight vertical aim control
Adaptive headlight

Fig 1: Identifying Variant - Connection Points Downwards

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove right steering gear cover

Shown on build date up to 03/2004:

Release nut (1) and disconnect jointed rod.

Tightening torque 37 14 7AZ . See ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS for specs.

Release screws (2), remove ride-height sensor from bracket and disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation:

Sensor lever must point from ride-height sensor to right front wheel.

Build date up to 03/04: If necessary, tie back connecting cable for ride-height sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut And Screws

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Tightening torque 37 14 6AZ . See ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS for specs.

After installation:

Check HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT , correct if necessary