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Service Point Target Auto Calibration (SPTAC) Procedure

  1. Install the SST (09964-C1200) on the roof center above the vehicle's front windshield.
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  2. Have the laser illuminate starting from the roof center and to passing through the center of the emblem.
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    The level laser must be set to 'ON' and the holding (locking) function is not used.

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  3. Place the calibration target (09890-3V100) so that it adheres by 0 cm to the bumper front. [max. tolerance: 5 cm (1.97 in.)]
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  4. Set the calibration target height to 90 ± 1 cm (35.43 ± 0.39 in.) from the ground and align the center of calibration target with center line (A) of laser beam.

    The target is placed along the vehicle's longitudinal axis (centerline) within ± 3cm (± 1.18 inch) of target center.

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    NOTE:
    • The vehicle horizontal plane shall be completely parallel to the target horizontal plane (± 1degree).
    • Align the calibration target (09890-3V100) referring to the tolerance angle below.
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    • Mounting area must not have cross hatch patterns or textual markings near the target.
    • Target should be well lit for optimal performance using non-fluctuating illumination. There shall be no continuous shadows cast on the target.
    • The light should be directed toward the target front and the target front should be brighter than the target rear and target.
  5. Perform the "SPTAC Calibration" using the KDS.
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  6. Perform the short-distance calibration by selecting the "OK" message on the KDS after checking the calibration target location.
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  7. Move the calibration target (09890-3V100) to 100 cm (39.37 in.) from the bumper. [max. tolerance: ± 5 cm (± 1.97 in.)]
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  8. Setthe calibration target height to 90 ± 1 cm (35.43 ± 0.39 in.) from the ground and align the center of calibration target with center line (A) of laser beam.

    The target is placed along the vehicle's longitudinal axis (centerline) within ± 3cm (± 1.18 inch) of target center.

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    NOTE:
    • The vehicle horizontal plane shall be completely parallel to the target horizontal plane (± 1degree).
    • Align the calibration target (09890-3V100) referring to the below tolerance angle.
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    • Mounting area must not have cross hatch patterns or textual markings near the target.
    • Target should be well lit for optimal performance using non-fluctuating illumination. There shall be no continuous shadows cast on the target.
    • The light should be directed toward the target front and the target front should be brighter than the target rear and target.
  9. Perform the long-distance calibration by selecting the "OK" message on the KDS after checking the calibration target location.
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  10. Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS.
  11. Check the DTC and warning lamp.