Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor -G550-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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If the distance regulation control module is replaced, the corresponding program must be started in "Guided Functions " using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Remove the right front air intake grille. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

RS Models:

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

-- Remove the air guide to the coolant auxiliary cooler. .

All Models:

-- Remove the cover from the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor -G550-. Refer to OVERVIEW - ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR -G550 -item 1- Cover (See Figure).

Vehicles through MY 2012

Fig 1: Turn Nuts Approximately 45Degrees Left And Remove Them

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-- Turn the nuts -2- approximately 45° to the left and remove them.

-- Release and remove the connector -3-.

-- Remove the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor -G550- -1- forward through the bumper cover.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and the bracket -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Bracket

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Vehicles from MY 2012

Fig 3: Identifying Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor And Nuts

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-- Turn the nuts -2- approximately 45° to the left and remove the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor -G550- -1- with the stud bolts from the nuts.

-- Release and remove the connector -3-.

-- Remove the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor -G550- -1- forward through the bumper cover.

-- Turn the bolt -1- just far enough so that the tip of the bolt does not extend past the spring nut.

Fig 4: Turn Bolt Just Far Enough So That The Tip Of Bolt Does Not Extend Past The Spring Nut

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-- Remove the bolt -2- and -3- and the bracket.