Installing front level sensor: Notes

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Fig 1: Installing front level sensor

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NOTE:

In running gear with level adjustment, a self-levelling sensor is installed on each spring strut.
Removal and installation is described for the right spring strut.
The self-levelling sensor is screwed to the bearing block and upper control arm.

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

Fig 2: Engaging lever of self-levelling sensor and positioning sensor

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2. Tighten fastening screws -3- → 43 TW Tightening torques - as of MY 2003 (Cayenne TIP, Cayenne MAN, Cayenne S TIP, Cayenne S MAN, Cayenne Turbo) . See Fig 2.

3. Engage lever of self-levelling sensor and position the sensor.

4. Position the fastening nut -2- , counter with an open-ended wrench on the two flats -1- and tighten the nut → 43 TW Tightening torques - as of MY 2003 (Cayenne TIP, Cayenne MAN, Cayenne S TIP, Cayenne S MAN, Cayenne Turbo) . See Fig 2.

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