Stereo Camera: Removal

CAUTION:

When the stereo camera or windshield glass has been replaced, removed or installed, always perform the adjustment and inspection of the camera. (When the stereo camera has been replaced with a new part, the camera remains in a failed state until adjustment and inspection are performed.)
Since the stereo camera is a precision equipment, install the protective cover before handling it. (New stereo camera is equipped with a protective cover as a service part.)
During removal, do not hold at the left and right cameras.
Do not apply any impact to the stereo camera. (Even the slightest shock will deviate the optical axis of the camera, resulting in the loss of normal operation of the camera.)
Do not disassemble the stereo camera.
Attach the protective cover to the replacement part, put it into the box in the same way as the other parts and return it.
Do not touch the lens on the stereo camera.
When removing the stereo camera cover assembly, attach protective tape with a weak adhesive force such as masking tape to avoid interference with the camera lens before performing operation.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Attach the protective tape (a) to the stereo camera cover assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Stereo Camera Cover Assembly Protective Tape
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Remove the stereo camera cover.
1. Release the claws and then remove the cap.
2. Remove the mounting bolt of stereo camera cover.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Stereo Camera Cover Mounting Bolt
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3. Pull down the stereo camera cover, and then release the claws.
4. Slide the stereo camera cover toward the windshield glass, and detach the cover hooks.
  
  Fig 3: Pulling Down Stereo Camera Cover
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5. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the stereo camera cover assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Stereo Camera Cover Assembly Connectors
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Remove the stereo camera.
1. Disconnect the stereo camera connector.
2. Remove the bolts and nuts and remove the stereo camera.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Stereo Camera Bolts And Nuts
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  NOTE: Remove the camera spacer (a) as required.
  
  Fig 6: Exploded View Of Camera Spacer
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