Height Control Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus GS 430 and 2006 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUBASSEMBLY FRONT
1. Remove the front tire.
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. 2WD:
  Remove the nut and sensor link from the lower arm.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Nut And Sensor Link From Lower Arm (2WD)
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4. 4WD:
  Remove the bolt and sensor link from the lower arm.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Bolt And Sensor Link From Lower Arm (4WD)
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5. Remove the 2 bolts and sensor.
REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUBASSEMBLY REAR
1. Remove the rear tire.
2. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Rear Tire
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3. Put matchmarks on the sensor link and bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Putting Matchmarks On Sensor Link And Bracket
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4. Remove the 2 bolts and sensor.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And Sensor
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