Distance Regulation Control Module Clip, Replacing, From MY 12

Distance Regulation Control Module Clip, Replacing, from MY 12

If the stud bolt is being removed, then the clip - item 3 - => [ (Item 3) Stud ] Service and Repair must always be replaced.- item 2 - => [ (Item 2) Clip ] Service and Repair

The clip will get damaged when it is being removed.

• The adaptive cruise control sensor (G550) is removed and the nuts are removed from the stud bolts.

- Remove the stud bolt - 1 - with a suitable tool - 2 -.






- Place a screwdriver between the hook and the housing.






- Using the screwdriver, bend the hook to the center point until it audibly breaks off.

• Repeat this until all the hooks are broken.

- To prevent the broken hooks from getting caught on the housing, remove them using needle nose pliers.

- Remove the clip with needle nose pliers as illustrated.

- Insert the new clip into the hole for the housing from the left side and push it in by hand until it audibly engages.






• Make sure the tabs are lined up correctly.

- Mount the stud bolt making sure is it parallel to the hole.

- The stud bolt can be tighten once is it correctly aligned.

- Install the stud bolt until the dimension - a - is reached.






Dimension - a - = 43.3 mm

- Repeat this on the other clips.

- Install the ACC sensor in the bracket and then adjust the ACC. Refer to => [ Adjustment Procedure using ] Adjustment Procedure Using ACC Setting Device (VAS 6190) or => [ Adjustment Procedure using ] Adjustment Procedure Using ACC Setting Device (VAS 6430).