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Front Peripheral Camera -R243- CALIBRATING

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

The Front Peripheral Camera -R243- is installed in the bumper cover between the Audi rings (between Night Vision System Camera -R212- and Garage Door Opener Control Module -J530-).

-- Set-up requirements, refer to Calibration Requirements .

-- Install and align the Calibration ToolVAS6350 with Peripheral Camera Calibration Device VAS6350/6, refer to Calibration Tool VAS6350 WITH Peripheral Camera Calibration Device VAS6350/6, INSTALLING AND ALIGNING .

-- Connect Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Setting Up the Calibration Device 

Attaching the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center MountingsVAS6350/1:

-- Check the dimension of the holes.

-- Equip the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center MountingsVAS6350/1 appropriately.

-- To do this, secure three wheel bolt adapters in the hole circle to each Calibration Tool - Wheel Center MountingsVAS6350/1.

-- Place the paddle on both Calibration Tool - Wheel Center MountingsVAS6350/1 and secure them using a clamping screw.

-- Place the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center MountingsVAS6350/1 onto the wheel bolts on the rear wheels.

The Calibration Tool - Wheel Center MountingsVAS6350/1 are positioned by the "O rings" in the adapters and held in place.

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

Attach the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center MountingsVAS6350/1 onto the wheels so that any installed "anti-theft" wheel mounting bolts are not connected to the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center MountingsVAS6350/1.

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

Calibration ToolVAS6350 with Peripheral Camera Calibration DeviceVAS6350/6 orientation

-- Position the Calibration ToolVAS6350 with the Peripheral Camera Calibration DeviceVAS6350/6 -1- at a distance of between 400 mm and 600 mm (15.74 and 23.62 inches) -dimension A- in front of the vehicle in the center (in front of the front bumper trim).

Fig 2: Positioning Calibration ToolVAS6350 with Night Vision Calibration ToolVAS6350/6 -1-
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-- Bring the Calibration ToolVAS6350 with Peripheral Camera Calibration DeviceVAS6350/6 into a horizontal position.

-- To do so, twist plastic feet under the calibration field of the Calibration ToolVAS6350 so that air bubble in level is located exactly in the center of the indicator -arrow-

Fig 3: Identifying Bubble Level (Sight Glass) On Calibration Tool VAS 6350
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WARNING:

Make sure light does not reflect off the Peripheral Camera Calibration DeviceVAS6350/6.

Reflections affect the camera and may make it impossible to perform the calibration.

-- Attach the Calibration Tool - Linear LaserVAS6350/3 -4- to the Peripheral Camera Calibration DeviceVAS6350/6 to the center of the location provided.

Fig 4: Attaching Calibration Tool - Linear LaserVAS6350/3 -4- To Night Vision Calibration ToolVAS6350/6
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-- Switch on the Calibration Tool - Linear LaserVAS6350/3 -4- and align the calibration field of the Calibration ToolVAS6350 with Peripheral Camera Calibration DeviceVAS6350/6 so that the laser beam points at the front of the vehicle, in the center just above the Audi rings.

-- Make sure the Audi rings are exactly in the center. Correct the laser beam accordingly.

Distance measurement: 

-- Switch on the Calibration Tool - Spacing LaserVAS6350/2.

Fig 5: Identifying Display Showing How To Stop Calibration Tool
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The display shows how to stop the Calibration Tool - Spacing LaserVAS6350/2. Press the corresponding button.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Edge And Rear Edge
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  1. Attach with front edge
  2. Attach with rear edge

-- Hold the Calibration Tool - Spacing LaserVAS6350/2 -2- flush in the bracket on one side of the Calibration ToolVAS6350 calibration field (with rear edge). To do so, the Calibration Tool - Spacing LaserVAS6350/2 -2- must sit securely on the bracket.

Fig 7: 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 LaserVAS6350/2 -2- hits lower, enlarged part of paddle -1-.

If this is not the case, paddles must be corrected accordingly via clamping screws on the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center MountingsVAS6350/1.

-- Use one hand to secure the Calibration Tool - Spacing LaserVAS6350/2 in the bracket on the calibration field Calibration ToolVAS6350 while the laser beam is visible on the paddle.

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

-- Repeat this measurement on the other side of the Calibration ToolVAS6350 calibration field 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 ToolVAS6350 with the Peripheral Camera Calibration DeviceVAS6350/6 long enough so that both sides are identical.

Pay attention when aligning the Calibration ToolVAS6350 with Peripheral Camera Calibration DeviceVAS6350/6 that the Calibration Tool - Linear LaserVAS6350/3 from the Peripheral Camera Calibration DeviceVAS6350/6 strikes the center of the Audi rings and the indicator of the level remains centered. Adjust if necessary.

-- Make note of the distance dimension measured.

Dimension measurement -h- :

-- Measure the height of the Calibration ToolVAS6350 -2- calibration field, dimension -h-, from the surface of the Calibration ToolVAS6350 -2- calibration field (not the aluminum frame) down to the floor. Measure the hole in the Calibration ToolVAS6350 -2- calibration field.

Fig 8: Measuring hole in Calibration ToolVAS6350 -2- Calibration Field
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Make sure the Calibration Tool - Spacing LaserVAS6350/2 -1- is adjusted correctly (attach with front edge).

The display shows how to stop the Calibration Tool - Spacing LaserVAS6350/2. Press the corresponding button.

Fig 9: Identifying Front Edge And Rear Edge
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  1. Attach with front edge
  2. Attach with rear edge

Dimension -h- and the distance dimension must now be entered into the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in "millimeters".

Performing Calibration 

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is attached.

-- Choose operation mode Diagnosis  and start the diagnosis.

-- Select the tab Test Plan  .

-- Select Select Individual Tests  and choose the following sequence.

The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester continues with the calibrating procedure from here on.

WARNING:

Make sure light does not reflect off the Peripheral Camera Calibration DeviceVAS6350/6.

Reflections affect the camera and may make it impossible to perform the calibration.