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Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

There are two options that can be selected for the calibration:

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 if the : VAS6430  is in the center position and is locked.

-- Check if the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- fits correctly in the bracket and the viewing range for the camera is not blocked.

-- 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 the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera - R242-. 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.

-- Select the button for the driver assistance systems front camera calibration procedure in the wheel alignment computer.

-- Check the calibration board to make sure it is centered and secured in place.

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-- Position the : VAS6430/1A  at a distance of -a- 150 cm ± 2.5 cm from the center of the wheel hub on the front wheels to the beam on the : VAS6430/1A  .

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  1. Measuring tape

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

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-- Determine height -A- between the contact surface on the : VAS6430  and the wheel contact surface as shown in the illustration and enter this value into the wheel alignment computer.

Fig 1: Identifying Height Value -A-
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-- Loosen the bolt -arrow- and position the measurement plate -1- on the ground.

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-- Adjust the calibration board to the specified height -2- according to the wheel alignment computer using the crank -1-.

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Once the specified height -2- is reached, the measurement plate must be slid upward slightly and secured with the clamping screw.

-- Bring the bubble level -A- into a level position using the adjusting screw -1-.

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TIP:

The purpose of adjusting the level -A- is to compensate for uneven ground below the vehicle.

-- Move the : VAS6430  to the side in direction of -B arrows- until the display in the wheel alignment computer is within the tolerance range.

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-- Secure the : VAS6430  to prevent it from rolling by lightly tightening the screws -2 and 3-.

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-- Turn the fine adjustment screw -1- until the display on the wheel alignment computer is within the tolerance range.

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-- Bring the bubble level -A- into a level position using the adjusting screw -1-.

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

-- 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:

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

The next step is to determine the height of the vehicle body.

-- Determine the height of the vehicle body -a- at all four wheels in the center of the wheel between the wheel contact surface and the lower edge of the fender or wheel housing.

Fig 2: Body Height
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