37 14 511 Replacing Front Ride-Height Sensor

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle. See 00 ... ... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM

NOTE: Jointed rod on upper control arm, see 37 14 5AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

IMPORTANT: 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:

Detach coolant expansion tank and place to one side. See 17 11 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK (N62TU/N52K)
NOTE: Level switch can slip out when coolant expansion tank is removed.

Release screw (1).

Installation:

Align ride-height sensor holder by means of lug (2) to opening under screw (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.

Installation:

Sensor lever (3) must point from ride-height sensor to left front wheel.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque, see 37 14 4AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Lever

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Release screws (1) and remove holder (2).

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

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Holder

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After installation:

Carry out ride-height-calibration. See 37 12 012 Carrying Out Ride-Height-Calibration
Check headlight adjustment, correct if necessary. See 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS