66 53 010 Calibrating reversing camera

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Laser radiation at adjustment unit.
Do not look into the beam!
Laser class 2
As per EN 60825-1: 1994
P ≥ 1 mW
Lambda = 632.8 nm

NOTE: Calibration of reversing camera must be carried out after the following work:

Removal and installation/replacement of reversing camera
Body repair work at rear end of vehicle
Adjustment of rear lid

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions and specifications in test module.
To obtain an optimum result, always adhere to the following conditions:

Vehicle standing level on headlight aiming station
Correct tire inflation pressure (see instruction plate on car).
Vehicle is free of load
Rear seat bench is unoccupied
Do not swap seats during calibration
Steering wheel in straight-ahead position
Do not move steering wheel

NOTE: Once the laser has been aligned to the camera lens, it is necessary to calibrate the reversing camera via the DIS Tester. Also switch on reversing camera by means of PDC button. Calibration can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system.

Service functions:

Complete vehicle
Body
Camera systems

Observe information on use of CORGHI KDS quick-action clamp , see 66 53... Instructions for adapting adjustment unit for reversing camera (CORGHI KDS quick-action clamp) .

Secure KDS quick-action clamp on rear wheels on both sides.

Insert ball pivot (1) in guide (2) up to stop and secure with screw (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Ball Pivot And Guide

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Fig 2: Identifying Longitudinal And Transverse Rod Dimensions

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Dimension (A) of longitudinal rod (1) and dimension (B) of transverse rod (2) must be adapted to the type of vehicle on both sides, see 66 53 REVERSING CAMERA (RFK) E70 or 66 53 REVERSING CAMERA (RFK) E71 .

Position target (1) on transverse rod with scale and align to zero point on scale (2).

Secure target (1) using knurled screws (3).

Fig 3: Positioning Target On Transverse Rod

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Fig 4: Positioning Laser Point

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Switch on laser pointer (2) with knurled screw (1).

Align laser pointer first to zero point on scale (3), then upwards to center of BMW badge (4).

In the event of a laser deviation from the BMW badge center, this must be compensated for by shifting the complete linkage in the corresponding direction.

After realigning the target, check the position of the laser again and correct if necessary.

Align contact surface (1) on both sides to tire side wall.

Tighten linkage simultaneously on both sides with adjusting screw (2).

NOTE: After securing linkage, check position of laser pointer again on vehicle's BMW badge. If necessary, correct by means of adjusting screws.

Fig 5: Identifying Contact Surface And Adjusting Screw

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Slacken knurled screws (2).

Adjust scale value (1) as specified.

Tighten down knurled screws (2).

Version with ride-height control:

Pull fuse F107 in luggage compartment distribution box.

Start calibration of reversing camera by way of BMW diagnosis system.

Fig 6: Adjusting Scale Value

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