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 stereo 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.)
- 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.
- When removing the cover assembly stereo camera, cover with dust-free paper such as copy paper to avoid interference with the lens filter section, 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 glass 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 terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Attach dust-free paper (a) such as copy paper to the cover assembly stereo camera.
- Remove the cover assembly stereo camera.CAUTION: Avoid hitting the cover assembly stereo camera. Hitting may apply impact to the stereo camera.
- Disconnect the claws and hooks and remove the cap.
- Remove the bolt.
- Slowly pull down the rear of the cover assembly stereo camera, and then release the clips. (1)
- Slide the cover assembly stereo camera toward the windshield glass, and detach the front hook. (2)
- Disconnect the connectors, and remove the cover assembly stereo camera.
- Disconnect the claws and hooks and remove the cap.
- Remove the stereo camera.CAUTION:
- Do not hold at the left and right cameras.
- Do not touch the lens filter on the stereo camera. If touched, replace the stereo camera.
- 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.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the nuts, and then remove the stereo camera.
- Remove the bolts, then remove the plate (adjuster).
NOTE:
Perform this procedure only when required.