66 54 001 Axially adjusting night vision camera

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NOTE: Mechanical setting - as described in the following - is only possible axially. Vertical alignment can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system:

Service functions
-> Body

-> Night vision electronics

-> Calibration night vision electronics camera

NOTE: Installation location: Adjusting screw, Night Vision Camera F01, 02, 03:

Fold lid (1) in engine compartment lid gasket fixture mounting upwards as pictured.

NOTE: (2) = Installation location, adjusting screw, night vision camera

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Location And Engine Compartment Lid

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NOTE: Installation location: Adjusting screw, Night Vision Camera F07, F10, 11, 18, F12, 13:

Fold up engine compartment lid seal (1) as shown.

NOTE: (2) = Installation location, adjusting screw, night vision camera

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Location And Engine Compartment Lid Seal

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NOTE: Front of vehicle must be parallel at distance (A) to headlight aiming device (1).
(A) = 2 m
Align a suitable straight object (2), e.g. a spirit level, horizontally on headlight aiming device.
Slowly carry out axial adjustment of night vision camera at adjusting screw (3).

Fig 3: Adjusting Night Vision Camera At Adjusting Screw

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NOTE: Image shows the CID picture in the vehicle.

If necessary, align the image of the night vision camera with aid of a second person.

Yellow help line (1) is displayed using diagnosis job.

Upper edge (2) must be aligned using adjusting screw parallel to yellow help line (1) in the CID.

Fig 4: Aligning Upper Edge Parallel To Yellow Help Line In CID

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