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Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- /Distance Regulation Control Module 2 -J850- CLIP, REPLACING

NOTE:

If the stud bolts were removed, then the clips on the distance regulation control module must be replaced.

The clips cannot be removed without being damaged.

Procedure

-- Remove the distance regulation control module retaining plate, refer to Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- /Distance Regulation Control Module 2 -J850- RETAINING PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the stud bolt -1- using a suitable tool -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Stud Bolt Removal With Suitable Tool
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-- Place a screwdriver between the hook and the housing.

Fig 2: Place A Screwdriver Between Hook And Housing
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-- Bend every hook all the way around with the screwdriver until it audibly breaks off.

-- To prevent the broken hook from getting caught on the housing, remove it from the inside of the clip using needle nose pliers.

-- Insert the new clip into the hole in the housing from the left and then press on it by hand until it clicks into place.

Fig 3: Insert New Clip Into Hole For Housing From Left Side And Push It In By Hand Until It Audibly Engages
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-- Install the stud bolt.

-- Turn the stud bolt into the distance regulation control module up to the dimension -a-.

Fig 4: Identifying Dimension -A- To All Studs
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-- Repeat this procedure on all the other clips, if necessary.