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How To Check/Adjust Front Radar Installation Angle - Stop Mode

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NOTE: Preparation before the front radar alignment:
  • Put the vehicle on the level ground.
  • Take out heavy luggage from the vehicles' seats or trunk.
  • Set all tires according to the specified pressure.
  • Check wheel alignment.
  • Check that the front surface of the front radar is clean.
NOTE:
  • Perform in an area with minimum clearance of 8m (26.2 ft) front, 4m (13.1 ft) sides, and 2 m (6.6 ft) above the vehicle.
  • Install the reflector exactly 2.5 m (8.2 ft) away from the Front Radar.
  • The reflector has to be installed at same place (height and angle) as front radar center.

    (If height and angle are different, then adjustment can not be done correctly.)

  • Remove objects (metal plates, resins, etc.) that may cause electric signal interference from the area where front radar alignment is performed.
  • Make sure to use exclusive reflector (OK964-J5100)
  • Be sure that the vehicle is not moved and free from vibration when performing front radar alignment (getting in/out or opening/closing doors).
  • When performing front radar alignment, the ignition has to be in the ON position (engine OFF).
  1. Park the vehicle in a flat ground.
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  2. Mark the center point of emblem (A).
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  3. Mark the center point (B) after measuring the distance on top of the windshield glass.
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  4. Install the laser (09964-C1200) to the tripod (09964-C1300).
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  5. Place the laser (09964-C1200) at 2.5m (8.2 ft) to the front of the vehicle.
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  6. Match the vertical line of laser to (A) and (B) using the laser (09964-C1200).
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  7. Mark location (C) at 2.5m (8.2 ft) from (A) in front of the vehicle.
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  8. Mark location (D) as shown below at 11mm (0.433 inch) away from (C) to the left (passenger side) of the vehicle.
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  9. Remove the laser (09964-C1200) from the tripod (09964-C1300).
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  10. Mount the reflector (09964-C1100) onto the tripod (09964-C1300).
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  11. Mount the reflector adapter (0K964-J5100) to the reflector (09964-C1100).
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  12. Set the reflector horizontal using the leveler (A) which is built in the tripod (09964-C1300).
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  13. Align the vertical weight (A) of the reflector (09964-C1100) with the point (D).
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  14. Set the height of the reflector adapter (0K964-J5100) to 333 mm (13.11 inch).
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  15. Remove the vertical weight from the reflector (09964-C1100).
    NOTE:
    • If the weight is not removed it can affect the adjustment.
  16. Check again the front radar and the surface of front bumper for the following items with the eyes.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that there is no debris, or reflecting object on the surface of the radar.
    • Make sure that there is no debris, or reflecting object on the radiator grill.
  17. Inspect and adjust the front radar installation angle by following procedure on KDS screen.
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  18. In case of front radar inspection/correction failure, check the inspection/correction conditions.