43195500 Replacing Rear Level Sensor

WM 431955 Replacing rear level sensor

Removing rear level sensor

Information

- In running gear with level adjustment, a level sensor is installed on each spring strut.

- The level sensor is screwed to the suspension subframe and lower control arm.

- Make sure that the level sensor is fitted with the swivel range of the lever towards the outside of the vehicle.

1. Counter with an open-ended wrench on the two flats -1- and unscrew the fastening nuts.





2. Unscrew both fastening screws -2-.
3. Press the electric connector together -a- and pull it off.






Installing rear level sensor

Information

- In running gear with level adjustment, a level sensor is installed on each spring strut.

- The level sensor is screwed to the suspension subframe and lower control arm.

- Make sure that the level sensor is fitted with the swivel range of the lever towards the outside of the vehicle.

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





2. Tighten fastening screws -3- => 43 Tightening torques - Refer to Specifications.





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 Tightening torques - Refer to Specifications.

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

Calibrating control unit for level adjustment

Information, measuring points, procedure, and conditions for calibration: => 43 Calibrating - section on "calibrating"
1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on ignition.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
3. Select "Level adjustment" using the cursor keys.
4. Select the menu "Teach" and perform the calibration function.
5. Read out fault memory. If fault is present, proceed in accordance with Rep - Gr. 4316 Level adjustment diagnosis.