Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- CLIP, REPLACING

The Clips Cannot Be Removed without Being Damaged.

Procedure 

• Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- removed from the retaining plate.

-- Place a screwdriver between the hook and the housing.

Fig 1: 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 in the hole in the housing, as shown and push in by hand until it clicks into place.

Fig 2: Insert New Clip Into Hole For Housing From Left Side And Push It In By Hand Until It Audibly Engages

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• The tabs on the clip must sit correctly in the recesses.

-- Install the stud bolt.

• The stud bolt must be aligned correctly to the clip.

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

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-- Measure the dimension -a- at all stud bolts using the Digital Caliper:VAS6335  and correct if necessary.

• Dimension -a- = 17.6 mm.