Distance Regulation Control Module Clip, From My 12

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NOTE:

If the stud bolt is being removed, then the clip must always be replaced.

The clip will get damaged when it is being removed.

The adaptive cruise control sensor -G550- is removed and the nuts are removed form 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 ACC sensor into the bracket and adjust it. Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE USING ACC Setting Device and ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE USING ACC Setting Device .