Ford Explorer: Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - Headlamp Leveling Sensor

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Front suspension mounted

1. Remove the LH front wheel and tire assembly.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the front ride height sensor electrical connector.
   

1. 
   Remove the front headlamp leveling sensor.
   
   1. Remove the front headlamp leveling sensor arm anchor plate bolt.
      Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
   2. Remove the front headlamp leveling sensor anchor plate bolt.
      Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
   3. Remove the front headlamp leveling sensor assembly.
      

Rear suspension mounted

1. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire assembly.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the rear ride height sensor electrical connector and separate the wiring harness guide.
   

1. 
   Lower the rear headlamp leveling sensor arm anchor plate.
   
   1. Remove the rear headlamp leveling sensor anchor plate bolt.
      Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
   2. Remove the rear headlamp leveling sensor arm anchor plate bolt.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
   3. Remove the rear headlamp leveling sensor assembly.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Calibrate the suspension height sensor. Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.