37 14 511 Replacing Front Ride-Height Sensor

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IMPORTANT:

Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle.

Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)! See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and/or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
If necessary, remove right steering gear cover

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.

Tightening torque 37 14 7AZ . See 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Release screws (3) and remove ride-height sensor from bracket.

Installation:

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

Tightening torque 37 14 6AZ . See 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Fig 1: Checking Wheel Radial Runout Using Special Tool (36 1 030)

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After installation:

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