37 14 511 Replacing Front Ride-Height Sensor

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle. Refer to 00..... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .

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

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove underbody protection. Refer to 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
If necessary, remove right steering gear cover.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and disconnect control rack.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque, (9 N.m.).

Release screws (3) and remove ride-height sensor from bracket.

Tightening torque, (5 N.m.).

Fig 1: Removing Ride-Height Sensor Retaining Screws

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After installation:

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