Auto Leveling Sensor Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the auto leveling sensor.

Fig 1: Detaching Clip Tabs From Auto Leveling Sensor
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Remove the clip.
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Removing Auto Leveling Sensor Connector
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 3: Auto Leveling Sensor Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Pull out the hooks from the rear crossmember in the positions shown in the figure.
Remove the auto leveling sensor.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the headlight auto leveling system initialization. (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION .)

Fig 4: Identifying Auto Leveling Sensor Rear Crossmember Hook
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