37 14 515 Replacing Rear Left Or Right 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) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and remove control rod from jointed rod (3).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque, (9 N.m.).

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

Tightening torque, (5 N.m.).

Installation:

Jointed rod (3) must point from ride-height sensor to rear wheel.

Fig 1: Removing Control Rod From Jointed Rod

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After Installation:

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