Distance Regulation Control Module Clip, Replacing, From My 2012

If the stud bolt is being removed, then the clip  must always be replaced. Refer to OVERVIEW - ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR -G550-, -item  3- Stud Bolt (See Figure).

Refer to -item  2- Clip (See Figure).

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: Placing 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 Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1  and ACC, CALIBRATING, CALIBRATION PROCEDURE WITH Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 .