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Self-Leveling Suspension






Level Control System Components and Component Locations






1 Level Control System Control Module (J197)

Component location: In the luggage compartment behind the right side panel trim.

Can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" using the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information system (VAS 5051B).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Level Control System Control Module ] Service and Repair.

2 Rear Left Air Spring Shock Absorber

With left rear damping adjustment valve (N338)

The left rear damping adjustment valve can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Air Spring Damper ] Rear Suspension.

3 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76)

Component location: On rear subframe

Can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" using the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information system (VAS 5051B)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Level Control System Sensor ] Rear Level Control System Sensor.

If the left rear level control system sensor was removed and then installed, a basic setting of the level control system must be performed with the vehicle diagnosis, measurement and information system (VAS 5051B).

4 Level Control System Control Head (E281)

Component location: in center console.

Switch on the vehicle lift mode. Refer to => [ Vehicle Lift Mode ] Description and Operation.

5 Pressure Reservoir

Component location: Left front, on underbody.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Accumulator ] Removal and Replacement.

Filling, refer to => [ Accumulator, Filling ] Procedures.

6 Left Front Body Acceleration Sensor (G341)

Component location: On the left upper wheel housing.

Can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester (VAS 5051B).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Body Acceleration Sensor ] Service and Repair.

7 Left Front Air Spring Shock Absorber

With left front damping adjustment valve (N336).

The left front damping adjustment valve can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" with the vehicle diagnostic tester (VAS 5051B).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Air Spring Damper ] Air Spring Damper.

8 Left Front Level Control System Sensor (G78)

Component location: In the left front wheel housing and on the upper control arm.

Can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester (VAS 5051B).

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Front Level Control System Sensor ] Front Level Control System Sensor.

If the left front level control system sensor was removed and then installed, a basic setting of the level control system must be performed with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B).

9 Right Front Level Control Sensor (G289)

Component location: In the right front wheel housing and on the upper control arm.

Can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" using the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information system (VAS 5051B).

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Front Level Control System Sensor ] Front Level Control System Sensor.

If the right front level control system sensor was removed and then installed, a basic setting of the level control system must be performed with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B).

10 Right Front Air Spring Shock Absorber

With right front damping adjustment valve (N337)

The right front damping adjustment valve can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B).

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Air Spring Damper ] Air Spring Damper

11 Right Front Body Acceleration Sensor (G342)

Component location: On the right upper wheel housing.

Can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester (VAS 5051B).

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Front Body Acceleration Sensor ] Service and Repair.

12 Compressor with Adaptive Suspension Valve Block (NX7)

can be tested in "guided fault finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester (VAS 5051)

Removal and installation without an adaptive suspension valve block, refer to => [ Compressor, without Adaptive Suspension Valve Block ] Compressor, without Adaptive Suspension Valve Block.

Removal and installation with an adaptive suspension valve block, refer to => [ Compressor, with Adaptive Suspension Valve Block ] Compressor, with Adaptive Suspension Valve Block.

Removing and installing the adaptive suspension valve block, refer to => [ Adaptive Suspension Valve Block ] Service and Repair.

Not designed to be serviced.

Component location: Right front, on underbody.

With Level Control System Compressor Motor (V66).

With Level Control Pressure Sensor (G291).

13 Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77)

Component location: On rear subframe.

Can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester (VAS 5051B).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Level Control System Sensor ] Rear Level Control System Sensor.

If the right rear level control system sensor was removed and then installed, a basic setting of the level control system must be performed with the vehicle diagnosis, measurement and information system (VAS 5051B).

14 Rear Right Air Spring Shock Absorber

With Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve (N339).

The right rear damping adjustment valve (N339) can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" with the vehicle diagnostic tester (VAS 5051B).

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Air Spring Damper ] Rear Suspension.