Preparing For Calibration

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Fig 1: Identifying Tools For Calibrating Blind Spot Detection

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Volkswagen Logo
- The Calibration Tool - Linear Laser VAS 6350/3 is aligned to the center of the Volkswagen logo.
Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings VAS 6350/1
- with wheel bolt adapter SW 17 and measuring paddle
Catch Bracket
- Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser VAS 6350/2 mount for the distance measurement.
- Distance to the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings VAS 6350/1 on the rear wheels: dimension -a- = 1700 ± 2 mm
Level
- On the calibration board
- For checking the horizontal position
Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser VAS 6350/2
- For distance measurement
- For information on usage, refer to the Operating Instructions
Plastic Foot
- Three on underside of calibration platform
- Adjustable for aligning horizontal position of calibration platform
Calibration Tool - Linear Laser VAS 6350/3
- With "laser eye protection"
- On the calibration board
- Turning on and off, refer to the Operating Instructions
Measurement Scale
- For positioning the Calibration Tool - Lane Change Calibration Tool VAS 6350/4
- Dimension to be adjusted measuring point on steel ruler = 865 mm
Calibration Tool - Lane Change Calibration Tool VAS 6350/4 For The Lane Change Assistance
- Is moved from the left to the right side of measuring field during calibration
- when installed correctly, vehicle electrical system voltage line must be connected at bottom left of calibration device (as seen in direction of travel)
- Height of the upper edge of the calibration device to the floor: approximately 543 mm

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Calibration Tool VAS 6350

Requirements

Move the vehicle onto a secure flat surface.
Set the parking brake - the vehicle must not move during the measuring.
Place the front wheels in a straight-ahead position, steering wheel in 0 position.
No persons may be in the vehicle interior during the measurement.
Do not open and close the vehicle doors during calibration.

Procedure

-- Connect Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Secure three suitable wheel bolt adapters for the wheel bolts on each Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings VAS 6350/1.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Pick-Ups On Wheel Mounting Bolts At Rear Wheels

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-- Place the measuring paddle on both Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings VAS 6350/1 and secure them using a clamping screw.

-- Place the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings VAS 6350/1 onto the wheel bolts on both rear wheels.

Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings VAS 6350/1 must be in wheel rotation center.

NOTE:

Attach the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings VAS 6350/1 onto the wheels so that any installed "anti-theft wheel bolts" are not connected to the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings VAS 6350/1.

-- Adjust the measuring paddle with aid of lock bolts so that they move freely just above the floor. Make sure that the paddle is easily accessible.

The measuring paddles must move easily.
The measuring paddles must be vertical.

-- Position the Calibration Tool VAS 6350 at distance -a- to the rear wheels.

Fig 2: Determining Distance Between Calibration Device VAS 6350 And Rear Wheels

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Dimension -a- = 1700 ± 2 mm

-- Switch on the Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser VAS 6350/2.

Fig 3: The following display appears:

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The display shows how to stop the Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser VAS 6350/2. Press the corresponding button.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Edge And Rear Edge

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Attach with front edge
Attach with rear edge

-- Hold the Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser VAS 6350/2 -2- flush in the bracket on one side of the calibration board (attach with rear edge). The Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser VAS 6350/2 -2- must sit securely on the bracket.

Fig 5: Ensuring Laser Beam From Distance Laser VAS 6350/2 Hits Lower, Enlarged Part Of Paddle

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-- Press the measuring button briefly.

The laser turns on.

-- Make sure that laser beam from Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser VAS 6350/2 -2- hits lower, enlarged part of the measuring paddle -1-.

If this is not the case, correct the measuring paddles accordingly via clamping screws on the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings VAS 6350/1.

-- Use one hand to secure the Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser VAS 6350/2 in the bracket on the Calibration Tool VAS 6350 while the laser beam is visible on the paddle.

-- Then press the measuring button for distance measurement briefly.

-- Write down the value.

"1.700 m" (specified value: 1700 ± 2 mm).

-- Repeat this measurement on the other side of the Calibration Tool VAS 6350 in the same way for the rear wheel.

The distance value must be the same on both sides.

If values are not identical:

-- Align the Calibration Tool VAS 6350 long enough so that both sides are identical.

-- Secure the Calibration Tool - Lane Change Calibration Tool VAS 6350/4 for the lane change assistance to the Calibration Tool VAS 6350 mount.

Fig 6: Identifying Calibration Tool - Lane Change Calibration Tool

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When installed correctly, vehicle electrical system voltage line must be connected at bottom left of Calibration Tool VAS 6350 (as seen in direction of travel).
Dimension -a- = 543 mm (measured from upper edge of Calibration Device VAS 6350 to workshop floor).

-- The adjustment dimension is set with the measuring point -arrow- on the base of the Calibration Tool VAS 6350 on the scale of the steel ruler -1-.

Left setting = 865 mm (read on measurement scale -1-).

-- Connect the calibration unit for Calibration Tool - Lane Change Calibration Tool VAS 6350/4 for the lane change assistance to the vehicle electrical system voltage.

-- Bring the Calibration Tool VAS 6350 into a horizontal position.

-- To do so, twist plastic feet under calibration device so that air bubble in level is located exactly in the center of the indicator -arrow-.

Fig 7: Identifying Bubble Level (Sight Glass) On Calibration Tool VAS 6350

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-- Wear "laser protective eyewear".

Fig 8: Identifying Bubble Level (Sight Glass) On Calibration Tool VAS 6350

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-- Turn on the Calibration Tool - Linear Laser VAS 6350/3 on the Calibration Tool VAS 6350.

-- Align the entire Calibration Tool VAS 6350 so that the laser beam shines on the center of the vehicle rear above the VW logo.

-- Check right and left distance between catch bracket on Calibration Device VAS 6350 and measuring paddle -1- on wheel mountings again.

Fig 9: Ensuring Laser Beam From Distance Laser VAS 6350/2 Hits Lower, Enlarged Part Of Paddle

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Specified value: 1700 ± 2 mm

Calibrate the Blind Spot Detection Control Module -J1086- /Blind Spot Detection Control Module 2 -J1087-, refer to CALIBRATION, PERFORMING .