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RADAR SENSOR (Control Module for Adaptive Cruise Control -J428-), ADJUSTING

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

There are Two Options That can be Selected for the Calibration/Adjustment:

The "complete alignment"

This procedure should be selected for the following activities if a wheel alignment and calibration/adjustment should be performed.

The "quick guide"

This procedure should be selected for the following activities if only the calibration/adjustment will be performed.

TIP:

Procedure 

As an example, the procedure is described for the : VAS701001  .

-- Check sensors and retainers for damage, external influence and secure fit. Service damaged components.

-- Check the front bumper cover for damage, cracks, and secure fit. Service damaged components.

-- Vehicle with rear axle steering: drive the vehicle "straight" onto the alignment rack. Switch off the ignition when the vehicle has come to a stop.

-- Steer the rear axle to the zero position. Refer to Rear Axle Steering .

-- Vehicle with air suspension: adjust to standard vehicle height and lock. Refer to Air Suspension .

-- Check the DTC memory for adaptive cruise control (ACC). Correct all displayed entries.

-- Move the wheels so that they are in a straight-ahead position.

-- Install quick-action clamps on the wheels.

-- Attach the reflectors to the quick-action clamps.

-- Carry out wheel run-out compensation.

-- Remove the cover for the Control Module for Adaptive Cruise Control -J428-. Refer to OVERVIEW - RADIATOR GRILLE .

-- Remove any dirt that may be on the sensor lens.

-- Select the ACC calibration button in the wheel alignment computer.

-- Position the : VAS6430/1A  at distance -a- from the center of the : VAS6430/3  -1- up to the Audi rings.

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-- Place the : VAS701001/1  -1- for the ACC adjustment on the : VAS6430  on the right side and tighten.

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-- Move the : VAS6430/3  -1- to the left on the vertical slits.

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-- Adjust the knob on the : VAS6430/3  -1- so that the number "2" is facing the line marking -arrows-.

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-- Adjust the : VAS6430  by moving the reflector mirror -2- at the side, so that the laser beam strikes the sensor lens -1-.

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-- Level the bubble level -A- on the : VAS6430/3  -5- using the adjusting screw -1-.

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-- Level the bubble level -B- using the adjusting screws -2 and 3-.

-- Use the crank to adjust the reflector height -arrow- so that the laser beam is centered vertically on the sensor lens.

-- If necessary, reposition the reflector mirror at the side on the calibration beam until the laser beam is in the horizontal center of the sensor lens.

-- Turn the fine adjustment screw -4- until the display on the wheel alignment computer is within the tolerance range.

-- Using the laser beam on the reflector mirror, check again if the laser beam is centered on the sensor lens. Align the reflector mirror again if necessary.

-- Switch on 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:

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

-- The fine adjustment of the Control Module for Adaptive Cruise Control - J428- is done using the screws -1 and 2- with the : VAS272001  .

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-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Disconnect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester from the diagnostic connection.

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

-- Install the cover for the Control Module for Adaptive Cruise Control -J428-. Refer to OVERVIEW - RADIATOR GRILLE .