37 14 512 Replacing Rear Ride-Height Sensor

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle00 ... ... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM

NOTE: Ride-height sensor holder on rear axle carrier, see 37 14 2AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
Jointed rod on swinging arm, see 37 14 6AZ 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)

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, see 37 14 4AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Nut

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Ride-Height Sensor And Screws

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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