37 14 511 Replacing front ride-height sensor

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle

NOTE: Jointed rod to holder 37 14 4AZ .
Holder to control arm 37 14 5AZ .

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE

Release bolt (1).

Remove holder for ride-height sensor from front axle carrier and disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation:

Sensor lever (2) must point from ride-height sensor to left front wheel.

Tightening torque 37 14 2AZ .

Release nut (4) and remove jointed rod from sensor lever (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt, Plug Connection, Lever And Nut

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Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 37 14 4AZ .

Installation:

Align ride-height sensor holder by means of lug (1) to opening (2) in front axle carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Lug To Opening In Front Axle Carrier

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Release screws (1) and remove ride-height sensor (2).

Tightening torque 37 14 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Ride-Height Sensor

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After installation:

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