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 .

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:

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

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.

Tightening torque. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

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. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Ride Height Sensor Plug Connection, Nut And Screws

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After installation:

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