66 53 020 Removing and installing (replacing) reversing camera: Notes

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTRE TAILGATE TRIM STRIP

Unlock latch mechanisms (2) and lever reversing camera holder (3) out of center tailgate trim strip (4).

Feed reversing camera (1) out of camera holder (3).

Replacement:

Remove protective film from lens of reversing camera (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Camera, Holder And Centre Tailgate Trim Strip

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After installation:

Calibrate REVERSING CAMERA