Calibration Procedure with or without a Previous Axle Alignment

-- Remove the right front air intake grille:

RS Model: 

-- Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

-- Remove the air guide to the coolant auxiliary cooler. Refer to AUXILIARY COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For engine(s) CFSA] .

All Models:

Refer to FRONT BUMPER

-- Remove all dirt on the sensor lens.

-- Position :VAS6190  at a distance -A- of 120 cm ± 5 cm from sensor lens to mirror surface.

Fig 1: Align By Sliding It Sideways VAS 6190 So That The Laser Beam Is Horizontally Centered

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Fig 2: Identifying VAS 6190 Loaded With Weight -Arrow-

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-- Load the :VAS6190  with the weight -arrow- as shown in the illustration.

-- Mount the front wheel measuring sensors -1- onto the :VAS6190  .

Fig 3: Identifying Measurement Sensor -1-, Bubble Level -2- And Laser Beam Calibration Mirror -3-

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-- In area -A-, bring item -2- on rotary knob into alignment with marking on mirror (number 2 on rotary knob must face toward vehicle).

-- Now align the :VAS6190  by sliding it sideways in direction of -arrows B- so that the laser beam is horizontally centered on the senor lens.

Fig 4: Align By Sliding It Sideways VAS 6190 So That The Laser Beam Is Horizontally Centered

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-- Bring the bubble levels -2- on the :VAS6190  into balance using adjustment screws -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Balance Using Adjustment Screws -1-, Bubble Levels -2-, Fine Adjustment Screw -3- And Vertical Slits -4-

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-- Adjust vertical slits -4- on :VAS6190  so that laser beam is centered vertically on sensor lens.

-- Adjust the same front axle individual toe settings using fine adjustment screw -3-.

-- The difference between individual toe values must be less than 6' or they must be the same.

-- Bring bubbles -2- on measurement sensor -1- into balance.

Fig 6: Identifying Measurement Sensor -1-, Bubble Level -2- And Laser Beam Calibration Mirror -3-

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-- Now using the laser beam -3- on the :VAS6190  , check if the laser beam contacts the sensor lens.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is ready for operation when the operating modes are displayed. 

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Touch Guided Fault Finding  .

-- Select in succession:

• Brand
• Type
• Model year
• Version
• Engine Code

-- Confirm data entered.

Wait until the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester has checked all the vehicle control module.

-- Press the Go to  button and select "Function/component selection".

-- Select the corresponding program in "Guided Functions".

Now follow instructions on screen to perform adjustment.

-- Turn the :VAS6190/2  in direction of -arrows A or B- and use the upper screw -2- and the lower screw -1- for precision adjustment in "Guided Fault Finding".

Fig 7: Turn VAS 6190/2 In Direction Of -Arrow A Or B- And Use Upper Screw -2- And Lower Screw -1-

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-- Switch ignition off.

-- Disconnect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester from the diagnostic connector.

-- Disconnect the battery charger. Refer to BATTERY .

RS Models: 

-- Install the air guide to the coolant auxiliary cooler. Refer to AUXILIARY COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For engine(s) CFSA] .

-- Install the front bumper cover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

All Models: 

-- Install the air intake grille. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .