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Steering/Suspension - Rear Ride Level Control Inactive

SI B37 01 12
Special Suspension Systems

January 2013
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Rear Ride Level Control Inactive

MODEL
F07

SITUATION
The vehicle rear ride height is lower than normal. The compressor for the rear height control is inoperable.

CAUSE
Water ingress into the trunk area fills the battery compartment. The relay for the electronic height control has failed due to this moisture ingress.

PROCEDURE





Locate the ride height control relay (1). Repair the terminal ends and install a new relay (P/N 61 36 8 373 700).





Wrap the new relay with one strip of dampening felt P/N 07 14 9 199 575 (1).





Relocate the relay as shown, and attach the relay harness to the rear harness with cable ties (1).





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