Auto Leveling Sensor Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to remove the clip from the auto leveling sensor.

Fig 1: Removing Clip From Auto Leveling Sensor
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Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 2: Connector, Bolts And Auto Leveling Sensor With Torque Specifications
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Pull the guides from the rear crossmember and remove the auto leveling sensor from the rear crossmember.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform headlight auto leveling system initialization. (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION .)

Fig 3: Removing Auto Leveling Sensor From Rear Crossmember
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