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Removing and installing front angle sensor for automatic headlight beam adjustment: Removal

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  1. Remove front underside panel.
  2. Hold the rotary lever of the linkage with the second open-ended wrench and detach. Push back the rubber cover over the electrical plug connection and detach the plug connection from the angle sensor.
    Fig 1: Detaching Plug Connection From Front Angle Sensor
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  3. Detach the retaining bracket for the angle sensor from the side member from below.
    Fig 2: Detaching Retaining Bracket For Front Angle Sensor From Side Member
    G03063665Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Detach the angle sensor from the retaining bracket and remove it.