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Old 11-22-2012, 09:01 AM   #7
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That makes sense, I took it in for service a week ago and notices my high beams didn't rise when I turned them on. I'm assuming that if the control arm broke off then it needs to be replaced? Any negatives if I don't replace it besides not having my headlight self level? Also thanks for the quick reply.
The control arm is a critical suspension part, if it broke the car would be undrivable. the self-leveling link attaches to the right-rear control arm by a little plastic part that is very fragile. About $5 for a new 1. So if you remove the RR wheel you can see the linkage, plug the electrical lead back where it goes & see if you need to replace any parts besides the plastic part. If you go to the dealer 1st & just buy the plastic part & ask them to give you a printout of the parts diagram it will show you all the parts & where they go. Should be able to replace the parts yourself & test lights to see if you need to have them aligned, I never have.
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