Land Rover Defender: Rear Suspension Height Sensor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
![Rear Suspension Height Sensor](images/books/293/index134(11).png)
REMOVAL
NOTES:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
- This procedure contains illustrations for left side components, right
side components are similar.
1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3.
![Rear Suspension Height Sensor](images/books/293/index135(11).png)
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the 2 wiring harness from the bracket.
- Release the electrical connector from the bracket.
4.
![Rear Suspension Height Sensor](images/books/293/index136(11).png)
- Disconnect the rear suspension height sensor link from the rear lower
control arm.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the rear suspension height sensor with the bracket.
5.
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
![Rear Suspension Height Sensor](images/books/293/index137(11).png)
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the rear suspension height sensor from the bracket.
INSTALLATION
1.
- Install the rear suspension height sensor to the bracket.
- Install and tighten the 2 screws.
Torque: 3.25Nm
2.
- Install the rear suspension height sensor with the bracket to the
vehicle.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 10Nm
- Connect the rear suspension height sensor link to the rear lower control
arm.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Secure the 2 wiring harness to the bracket.
- Secure the electrical connector to the bracket.
3. Install the wheel and tire.
4. Use the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved diagnostic equipment to calibrate
the suspension ride height.
General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment
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WARNING:
Residual air pressure may be present in the system. Take care when releasing air
line connectors.
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any components, mak
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FUSE BOX LOCATIONS
Take care to protect the box from
moisture. Refit the fuse box lid at the
earliest opportunity.
Access the fuses as follows:
1. Engine compartment fuse box:
Remove the under-hood cover. Release the four clips to
remove the fuse box lid.
Note: The fuse box is always located
on t
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WARNINGS:
To avoid accidental deployment, the Restraints Control Module (RCM)
backup power supply must be
depleted. Wait at least 2 minutes after disconnecting the startup battery
ground cable(s) before doing any
repair or adjustment to the Supplementary Rest
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