37 14 511 Replacing front ride height sensor

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2019 MINI Cooper, 2018 MINI Cooper, 2017 MINI Cooper, 2016 MINI Cooper, and 2015 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Attention !

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Turn steering wheel to right.

Removal:

Unlock connector (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Front Ride Height Sensor And Connector

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew nut (3).

Detach the jointed rod on the lever of the sensor.

Release screw (2).

Remove ride height sensor (4).

Fig 2: Ride Height Sensor Holder And Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Remove holder (2) from ride height sensor.

Installation:

Align holder (2) to ride height sensor.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 1AZ .

Fig 3: Ride Height Sensor Holder And Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 4: Front Ride Height Sensor And Connector

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Align ride height sensor (4) with holder on front axle support.

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 37 14 2AZ .

Insert jointed rod on ride height sensor.

Tighten nut (3).

Tightening torque 37 14 4AZ .

Insert connector (1).

Required follow-up work:

Check HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT , correct if necessary.