Rearview Camera System, Calibrating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Calibration Tool: VAS6350A
Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser: VAS6350/2A
Calibration Tool - R8 Wheel Adapters: VAS6350/5

Calibration/Adjustment Must Be Performed If:

The rear lid handle button was removed and installed with the Rearview Camera -R189-.
Collision repairs were performed on the rear lid.
An axle alignment was performed.
The front or rear axle was repaired.

Preparing for Calibration

Fig 1: Identifying Overview Of Assembled Calibration Equipment

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Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mounting: VAS6350/1A
- With wheel bolt adapter and measuring paddle
- Calibration Tool - R8 Wheel Adapters: VAS6350/5
Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mounting: VAS6350/1A
- With wheel bolt adapter and measuring paddle
- Calibration Tool - R8 Wheel Adapters: VAS6350/5
Right Catch Bracket
- To mount the Spacing Laser: VAS6350/2A for the distance measurement
Plastic Foot
- Adjustable for adjusting the horizontal position of the Calibration Tool: VAS6350A
- Quantity: 3
Calibration Tool - Linear Laser: VAS6350/3A
- With "laser protective eyewear"
- On the Calibration Tool: VAS6350A
- Refer to Calibration Tool - Line Laser: VAS6350/3A Owner's Manual for handling.
Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser: VAS6350/2A
- For distance measurement
- Refer to the Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser: VAS6350/2A Operating Instructions for handling.
Level
- On the Calibration Tool: VAS6350A
- For checking the horizontal position
Left Catch Bracket
- To mount the Spacing Laser: VAS6350/2A for the distance measurement
Calibration Tool: VAS6350A
- Between the catch bracket on the calibration board and the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings: VAS6350/1A , dimension -a- 1.40 m through 2.00 m.

Preliminary Work

Create a work surface that is large enough (no objects surrounding the calibration board to prevent any incorrect line detections).
Prevent any strong lighting contrasts (no headlamps or direct lighting).
Move the vehicle onto a solid, flat surface.
Move the wheels so that they are in a straight-ahead position.
Do not load the vehicle.
Electromechanical parking brake applied.
People must not sit in the vehicle.
All vehicle doors and the rear lid must be closed.
Clean the camera lens with a damp cloth.
Connect the battery charger for the battery support mode. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING .
Before starting the calibration/adjustment, check the DTC memory and correct all displayed entries.

Procedure

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Pick-Ups On Wheel Mounting Bolts At Rear Wheels

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-- Check which hole circle the rims have.

-- On every : VAS6350/1A , attach three fitting wheel bolt adapters for the wheel bolts using the : VAS6350/5 .

-- Insert the measuring paddle at both : VAS6350/1A and secure with the locking nut.

-- Place the : VAS6350/1A onto the wheel bolts on both rear wheels.

The wheel center mounting rotation center must be in the wheel rotation center.

-- Place the : VAS6350/1A on the wheels so that any "anti-theft wheel bolts" are not connected to the wheel center mounting.

-- Adjust the measuring paddle using the locking nuts so that they move freely just above the floor.

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

-- Position the : VAS6350A at distance -a- to the rear wheels.

Fig 3: Positioning Calibration Device VAS 6350

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Dimension -a- = 1.40 to 2.00 m

-- Using the bubble level (level indicator) -arrow-, bring the : VAS6350A into a horizontal position by turning the plastic bases.

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-- Wear "laser protective eyewear".

Fig 4: Identifying Laser -1- On Calibration Platform Set To Align Entire Calibration Platform With Vehicle

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-- Turn on the : VAS6350/3A -1- on the : VAS6350A .

-- Align the : VAS6350A so that the : VAS6350/3A -1- strikes the center of the brand emblem on the rear lid.

Distance measurement of : VAS6350A to rear wheels:

-- Switch on the : VAS6350/2A .

Indicator on the display -1- :

Fig 5: The Following Display Appears -1- :

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The display -2- shows how to position the : VAS6350/2A .

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-Arrow 1- : position with front edge
-Arrow 3- : position with rear edge

-- Press the corresponding button.

-- Hold the : VAS6350/2A -2- for the distance measurement on one side of the calibration board flush to the catch bracket, as shown.

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The : VAS6350/2A -2- must lie firmly against the catch bracket.

-- Push the measurement button briefly.

The laser switches on.

-- Make sure the "laser beam" for the distance measurement contacts the lower enlarged part of the measuring paddle -1-.

If that is not the case, then correct the measuring paddle -1- height using the clamping screw on the : VAS6350/1A .

-- Use one hand to hold the : VAS6350/2A firmly in the catch bracket on the : VAS6350A ; the laser beam should be seen on the measuring paddle during this.

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

-- Note the value.

-- Repeat this measurement on the other side of the : VAS6350A in the same way for the rear wheel.

The distance value must be the same on both sides.

-- If both measured values are not the same, then readjust the : VAS6350A correspondingly until the distance values are the same on both sides.

-- Make sure the : VAS6350/3A strikes the center above the brand emblem and that the level indicator remains centered. Adjust if necessary.

Distance measurement of : VAS6350A to the workshop floor:

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-- Measure the distance from the upper edge of the : VAS6350A to the floor, dimension -a-.

-- Make sure the : VAS6350/2 is set correctly (attached to the front edge).

The display -2- shows how to position the : VAS6350/2A .

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-Arrow 1- : position with front edge
-Arrow 3- : position with rear edge

-- Press the corresponding button.

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

-- Note the measured distance from the upper edge of the : VAS6350A to the floor.

Height measurement from center of rearview camera lens to the wheel contact surface:

-- Use commercially available measuring tape to measure the height from the center of the rearview camera lens to the wheel contact surface.

-- Mark the determined height.

The determined distance and height dimensions must now be entered in "millimeters" in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Calibration Procedure

The following should not occur during the calibration procedure:

Vehicle doors must not be opened or closed.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Select and start the Diagnostic operating mode.

-- Select the Test plan tab.

-- Select the Select individual test button and select the following tree structure consecutively:

Diagnostic-capable systems
006C - Rearview Camera System Control Module - J772
006C - Rearview Camera System Control Module, functions
006C - Calibrating

-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

-- Switch off the ignition after successful calibration/adjustment.

-- Disconnect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester from the data link connector.

-- Disconnect the battery charger. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING .