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Front Height Sensor R & I: Removal

  1. Turn off air suspension switch. Air suspension switch is located behind trim panel in left side of trunk. See Figure . Left front height sensor is located in engine compartment, behind strut tower. Right front height sensor is located in engine compartment, next to air compressor.
  2. Disconnect electrical connector at height sensor. Push electrical connector on height sensor through access hole to outside of engine compartment.
  3. Using a body hoist, raise vehicle so suspension is at fully extended position. Disconnect bottom of height sensor link from lower control arm. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Removing Height Sensor Link
    G56522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect necessary wiring brackets and clips from height sensor. Remove brake line-to-height sensor bracket retaining clip. Remove height sensor retaining bolt.
  5. Disengage height sensor from frame rail. Slide height sensor down brake line and remove height sensor.