LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mini >> 2012 >> Cooper S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Suspension >> Suspension Control Systems >> Integrated Suspension Systems - Repair (R58 & R59) -- Cooper >> Ride Height Sensors >> 37 14 511 Replacing front ride-height sensor

37 14 511 Replacing front ride-height sensor

IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
NOTE: Jointed rod to holder tightening torque: 37 14 4AZ .

Holder to control arm tightening torque: 37 14 5AZ .

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

Release screw (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).

Installation: 

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Lever, Plug Connection, Screw, And Nut
G04797080Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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: Aligning Sensor Holder By Means Of Lug To Opening In Front Axle Carrier
G04797081Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Tightening torque 37 14 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Ride-Height Sensor Screws
G04797082Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: