37 14 515 Replacing Rear Left Or Right 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) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.

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

Release screws (4) and remove ride-height sensor.

Installation:

Sensor lever (3) must point outwards from ride-height sensor.

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

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

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After installation:

Version with ride-height control: Carry out ride-height-calibration . See 37 12 012 CARRY OUT RIDE-HEIGHT-CALIBRATION .
Check headlight adjustment , correct if necessary. See 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .