Distance Regulation Control Module Clip, Replacing, From My 2012

If the stud bolt is being removed, then the clip. Refer to -item 3- OVERVIEW - Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor -G550-  must always be replaced. Refer to -item 2-

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-.

Fig 1: Identifying Stud Bolt Removal With Suitable Tool

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-- Place a screwdriver between the hook and the housing.

Fig 2: Place A Screwdriver Between Hook And Housing

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-- 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.

Fig 3: Insert New Clip Into Hole For Housing From Left Side And Push It In By Hand Until It Audibly Engages

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• 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.

Fig 4: Identifying Dimension -A- To All Studs

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Dimension -a- = 43.3 mm

-- Repeat this on the other clips.

-- Install the adaptive cruise control sensor in the bracket and calibrate the ACC. Refer to ACC, CALIBRATING, CALIBRATION PROCEDURE WITH ACC Setting Device  and ACC, CALIBRATING, CALIBRATION PROCEDURE WITH Setting Device Basic Set .