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. Cover the replaced stereo camera with a protective cover.
Do not touch the lens filter on the stereo camera. If touched, replace the lens hood.
When removing the stereo camera cover assembly, cover with dust-free paper such as copy paper to avoid interference with the camera lens, and attach the paper using tape while being careful not to let the adhesive surface contact the glass surface. Be sure to remove the paper after the procedure.
Also, do not put your hand on the polyurethane section of the windshield contact surface. Doing so may cause the polyurethane section to be removed, which may interfere with the normal operation if it hangs down in front of the lens filter section.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Attach dust-free paper (a) such as copy paper to the stereo camera cover assembly.

Fig 1: Attaching Dust-Free Paper To Stereo Camera Cover Assembly
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Remove the stereo camera cover assembly.
1. Disconnect the claws and hooks and remove the cap.
2. Remove the mounting bolt of stereo camera cover assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Stereo Camera Cover Assembly Mounting Bolts
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3. Pull down the rear of the stereo camera cover assembly, and then release the clips.
  
  Fig 3: Pulling Down Rear Of Stereo Camera Cover Assembly
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4. Disconnect the sunroof switch connector from the gap through the rear of the stereo camera cover assembly.
5. Release the hook on the front side of stereo camera cover assembly.
  NOTE: If it is hard to release, insert a finger from the portion (a) and then release the hook.
6. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the stereo camera cover assembly.
Fig 4: Removing Stereo Camera Cover Assembly
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Remove the stereo camera.
1. Disconnect the stereo camera connector.
2. Remove the nuts, and then remove the stereo camera.
Fig 5: Locating Stereo Camera Nuts
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NOTE: Remove the camera plate (a) as required.

Fig 6: Removing Camera Plate
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