Night Vision System Camera, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and remove the ignition key.

RS 6 Vehicles:

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

All Vehicles Except RS 6:

-- Remove the front lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .

All Vehicles:

-- Release the clamp -arrow-, and remove the washer fluid hose -1-.

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-- If necessary, clamp off the washer fluid hose at a suitable location using :3094 .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the Night Vision System Camera -R212- with the retaining plate from the front bumper cover and guide upward. Pay attention that the spray nozzle is not damaged.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Night Vision System Camera -R212-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the Night Vision System Camera -R212- from the retaining plate.

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Protective Window, Removing

Night Vision System Camera -R212- removed

NOTE:

If the protective window is no longer waterproof due to damage, then the Night Vision System Camera -R212- must be completely replaced. Refer to NIGHT VISION SYSTEM CAMERA, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the trim -item 1- OVERVIEW - Night Vision System Camera -R212-.

-- Push the retaining tabs -arrow- together and turn the cover approximately 90° counter-clockwise.

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-- Remove the cover, protective window and seal from the Night Vision System Camera -R212-.

NOTE:

Depending on the removal the seal may be replaced.