Removal
- Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
- Remove the bolt securing the sensor linkage to the rear axle.
- Remove the 2 bolts securing the sensor to the body.
- Release the wire fastening and disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor.
- Remove the sensor.
- Remove the sensor rod.
Installation
- Connect the electrical connector to the sensor.
- To install the sensor in the correct position, use a 4 mm diameter rod.
- Compress the rear suspension with straps or load the vehicle until the measurement between the rear floor cross member and the floor is 408 mm (H5, fig. 11.3).
- Install the sensor and secure with two bolts without completely tightening them.
- Install the lever on the sensor axis.
- Apply the product to the sensor arm mounting bolt «Loctite 242», screw in the bolt and tighten to 5 Nm.
- Finally tighten the level sensor mounting bolts.
- Remove the 4mm diameter rod.
- Check the operation of the rear suspension.
Pic. 11.15. Bolt location (1) fastening the level sensor rod lever
Pic. 11.16. Removing the level sensor:2 - level sensor mounting bolts; 3 - ball joint of the level sensor rod; 4 - electrical connector
Pic. 11.17. Using a 4mm diameter rod to position the level sensor in the correct position