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Suspension Height Sensor (60.32.05): Removal

NOTE: Vehicles built before December 2003 have four suspension height sensors which are mounted on the front and rear subframe assemblies, two front and two rear. Vehicles built after December 2003 have only three (the right front sensor being deleted), although the functionality of the system remains the same. There may be some early vehicles which will have four sensors fitted, but which have the three-sensor module, making the right front sensor redundant. To confirm the level of equipment, read the module part number from the special applications menu in configuration on the Jaguar approved diagnostic system. Part numbers before 'BJ' are four sensor, while 'BJ' and after are three sensor. If the Jaguar approved diagnostic system is not available, remove the rear seat and sound deadening and read the part number from the module.
NOTE: The later module can be fitted in place of the four sensor module, but the right front sensor must be left in place, even though the system will not use it.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembles. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES
  2. CAUTION: Do not spray solvents or cleaning agents inside the height sensor. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Make sure the height sensor is thoroughly cleaned prior to disassembly.
    For additional information, refer to GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION .
    NOTE: Front shown, rear similar.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Air Suspension Height Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03554297Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Disconnect the front air suspension height sensor electrical connector.
  4. NOTE: This step is for front air suspension height sensors only.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor Harness
    G03554298Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Detach the wheel speed sensor harness.
  6. NOTE: Front shown, rear similar.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Air Suspension Height Sensor Link Rod
    G03554299Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Detach the front air suspension height sensor link rod.
  8. NOTE: Front shown, rear similar.
  9. Remove the front air suspension height sensor.
    • Remove the front air suspension height sensor retaining bolts.
      Fig 4: Removing Front Air Suspension Height Sensor Retaining Bolts
      G03554300Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.