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WARNING: All pressurized air suspension components contain high pressure air (up to 220 psig). Use extreme caution when inspecting for leaks. Wear safety goggles and adequate protective clothing when inspecting or servicing the air suspension system. A sudden release of air under this amount of pressure can cause personal injury or death.

WARNING: Support the vehicle by supplemental means before performing any work on the air suspension system to prevent the vehicle from changing height. Before any given component is to be serviced it must be deflated. Servicing the air suspension system without supplemental support, or with pressure in the specific component, can cause personal injury or death.






NOTE: The spring and knuckle are removed for clarity. Right sensor shown, left sensor similar.

1. With a scan tool, using the routines under the Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM), disable the air suspension system.
2. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the height sensor.
4. Carefully unsnap the upper end of the height sensor link from the ball stud (3) of the upper control arm (4) with a small screwdriver.
5. Remove the two retaining nuts (1) that secure the height sensor mounting bracket (2).
6. Remove the height sensor, bracket and link (2) from the vehicle.