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Clip On Control Module For Adaptive Cruise Control -J428-, Replacing, RS3 Through My 2016

NOTE:

If the same distance regulation control module is reinstalled 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 BASEPLATE FOR Distance Regulation Control Module -J428-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, RS3 THROUGH MY 2016 .

-- Remove the stud bolt -1- with 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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-- Measure the dimension -a- on all the stud bolts using the digital caliper and adjust them if necessary.