Automatic Level Control Sensor and Bracket Replacement (Rear)

Automatic Level Control Sensor and Bracket Replacement (Rear)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the rear ride sensor link from the upper control arm ball stud.
4. Disconnect the rear ride sensor harness connector.




5. Loosen the rear ride sensor retaining nut.
6. Gently tap the rear ride sensor retaining stud in order to loosen the stud to fender connection.
7. Remove the rear ride sender from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the sensor to the vehicle.
2. Bottom out the captured stud in the key hole.




3. Rotate the sensor and bracket until the tab on the bracket bottoms out in the slot.
4. If the sensor bracket is not yet level, continue to rotate it allowing the captured stud to lift slightly from the bottom of the keyhole, until the sensor is level.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

5. Install the rear ride height sensor retaining nut.

Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

6. Connect the ride sensor link to the upper control arm ball stud.
7. Connect the ride sensor harness connector.
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
9. Lower the vehicle.