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Camera - Rear Facing (HW4) - Remove and Replace: Install

  1. Carefully remove the old double sided tape, clean the body surface with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) wipes, and then install new double sided tape.
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  2. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the rear facing camera to the liftgate applique bracket.

    0.8 Nm (7 lbs-in) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • TP20 bit (Mini ratchet bit set - 1450424-00-A)
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  3. Secure the rear facing camera electrical connector on the liftgate applique bracket, and then connect the camera electrical connector.
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  4. Reset the Driver Assistance System (DAS).
    1. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock) .
    2. On the touchscreen Service Mode menu, touch Driver Assist > Cameras > Reset DAS  .
    3. On the touchscreen Cameras diagram, confirm that the Reset DAS  button is highlighted green and that all DAS components display a green status light.
      NOTE: Investigate and rectify any DAS components that display a red status light.
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  5. HW4 cameras only:  Run the camera connection test to update the new camera's firmware.
    NOTE: DAS Cameras are not CAN modules and cannot be updated via firmware reinstall or "Part Replacement Deploy".
    1. Locally connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
    2. Click on the Actions  tab, search for "calibration mode", and then Run  the DAS Enter Calibration Mode  routine.
    3. Click on the Actions  tab, search for "camera connection test", and then Run  the routine that corresponds with the camera that was replaced (e.g., Left B-Pillar Camera Connection Test or Front Camera Connection Test  ).
      NOTE: The forward facing bi-camera assembly consists of two individual cameras that must be updated separately: Front Camera Connection Test  and Fisheye Camera Connection Test  . Make sure to update firmware on the cameras that were replaced.
      NOTE: If 2 versions of the same routine are displayed, Run  the routine that contains "-SCRIPT" in the "Path" field.
    4. In the Camera Connection Test prompt, change the "Timeout" to "100", and then Run  the routine.
      NOTE: This routine will update the camera's firmware and then confirm that the camera is connected.
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  6. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See TOOLBOX 3 - CONNECT AND DISCONNECT
  7. Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode (Enable And Disable)
  8. Install the liftgate applique bracket.
    1. Peel off the new double sided tape.
    2. Align the tabs to the liftgate holes, and then push the bracket into position.
    3. Apply pressure on the applique to help with the tape and bracket mating.
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  9. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the liftgate applique bracket to the liftgate.

    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • TP20 bit (Mini ratchet bit set - 1450424-00-A)
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  10. Remove all masking tape from the vehicle after 5 minutes for the applique to properly adhere to the liftgate.
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  11. Close the liftgate.
  12. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.