37 14 521 Replacing front left ride-height sensor

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IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle.

NOTE: Jointed rod on upper control arm 37 14 5AZ .

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release COOLANT EXPANSION TANK and place to one side.
NOTE: Level switch can slip out when coolant expansion tank is removed.

Release screw (1).

Installation:

Align ride-height sensor holder by means of lug (2) to opening under screw (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Ride-Height Sensor Holder Lug And Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.

Installation:

Sensor lever (3) must point from ride-height sensor to left front wheel.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 37 14 4AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Sensor Lever, Plug Connection And Mounting Nut

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Release screws (1) and remove holder (2).

Tightening torque 37 14 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Ride-Height Sensor Holder And Mounting Screws

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After installation

Carry out RIDE-HEIGHT CALIBRATION .
Check HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT , correct if necessary.