Removing Front Level Sensor

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In running gear with level adjustment, a level sensor is installed on each spring strut.
The level sensor is screwed to the body and upper control arm.

Turn steering until access to the self-levelling sensor is achieved.

Counter with an open-ended wrench on the two flats -1- and unscrew the fastening nuts -2- .

Fig 1: Loosening Fastening Nuts Using Open-Ended Wrench
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Unscrew both fastening screws -3- .
Disengage lever from self-levelling sensor, swivel it forwards and remove the sensor.

Fig 2: Removing Self-Levelling Sensor
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Press the electric connector together -a- and pull it off.