Installing Rear 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 suspension sub-frame and lower control arm.
Make sure that the level sensor is fitted with the swivel range of the lever towards the outside of the vehicle.

Press the electric connector onto the self-levelling sensor until it clicks into place.

Fig 1: Pressing Electric Connector Onto Self-Levelling Sensor
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Tighten fastening screws -3- → WM 4300TW TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Locating Fastening Screws
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Engage lever of self-levelling sensor and position the sensor.
Position the fastening nut -2- , counter with an open-ended wrench on the two flats -1- and tighten the nut → WM 4300TW TIGHTENING TORQUES .

If a new self-levelling sensor is installed, then the control unit for level adjustment must be calibrated.