37 14 515 Replacing (removing and installing) rear left or right ride -height sensor

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

After installation:

Check headlight adjustment, correct if necessary. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .
Version with ride-height control: Carry out ride -height calibration, refer to 37 12 012 CARRY OUT RIDE-HEIGHT CALIBRATION
Initialize Run Flat Indicator, refer to 36 11 000 INITIALIZING TIRE DEFECT INDICATOR (RPA)

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Removing Ride-Height Sensor

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Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.

Tightening torque 37 14 7AZ. Refer to INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES X5 (4.4i) N62 .

Release nut (3) and remove ride-height sensor with bracket.

Installation:

Align bracket by way of bore to centering pin (5) of threaded plate.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 37 14 11AZ. Refer to INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES X5 (4.4i) N62 .

Replacement only:

Release screws and remove ride-height sensor from bracket.

Installation:

Ride-height sensor must be aligned to bracket so that sensor lever (4) points outward after ride-height sensor has been installed.

Tightening torque 37 14 6AZ. Refer to INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES X5 (4.4i) N62 .

After installation:

If necessary, bend bracket towards rear by A = 3 to 4 mm to avoid a collision between eccentric bolt and bolt connection connecting jointed rod to sensor lever.

Fig 2: Bending Bracket
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