37 14 511 Replacing front ride-height sensor

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

NOTE:

Build date up to 03/04: Variant (A) - connection (1) points downwards.
Build date from 03/04: Variant (B) - connection (2) points upwards.

Build date up to 03/2004:

Fig 1: Identifying Front Ride-Height Sensor

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IMPORTANT: If the front ride-height sensor has been installed twisted in relation to variant (A), e.g. due to wiring harness replacement, the following control units must be recoded.

Light module with headlight vertical aim control
Adaptive headlight

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove right steering gear cover.

Shown on build date up to 03/2004:

Release nut (1) and disconnect jointed rod.

Tightening torque 37 14 7AZ. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Release screws (2), remove ride-height sensor from bracket and disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation:

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

Build date up to 03/04: If necessary, tie back connecting cable for ride-height sensor.

Tightening torque 37 14 6AZ. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws And Nuts

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After installation:

Check headlight adjustment , correct if necessary. See HEADLIGHTS .