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Installing front level sensor: Notes

Fig 1: Installing front level sensor
GP00017968Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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
GP00017966Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.