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Check/Adjust Alignment Of Electric Controller Unit For Distance Warning Function With Active Brake Intervention - AR30.30-P-0017-01SR

MODEL 453 

with CODE 258 (Active Brake Assist System) 

  Notes on preventing damage to electronic components due to a magnetic tool   AH54.00-P-0002-01A
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IMPORTANT Only carry out the checks and adjustments on an unloaded vehicle with correctly set tire pressure.

  1. SPECIAL TOOL Place adjustment device (1) in the recesses (arrows) on one side of the controller unit for distance warning function with active brake intervention (A90) and click into place on other side.

    IMPORTANT Make sure the adjustment device (1) SPECIAL TOOL is securely positioned.

  2. Place the SPECIAL TOOL frame (2), as shown, on the SPECIAL TOOL adjustment device (1).
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  3. Check the angle of the controller unit for distance warning function with active brake intervention.

    IMPORTANT The air bubble of the spirit level (1.1) must be in the center when on placed on the SPECIAL TOOL adjustment device (1).

    If this is not the case

    ↓ Place the SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver (3) on the lower adjustment screw, as shown, and correct the angle as required.

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  4. Model 453.3/4 with code 258 (Active Brake Assist System)

    Check there is a gap (arrow) between the SPECIAL TOOL frame (2) and the upper area of the bumper.

    If the bumper is lying on the frame (2) or covering it.

    ↓ Accordingly adjust the angle of the controller unit for distance warning function with active brake intervention or the position of the bumper.

    IMPORTANT The air bubble in the spirit level may deviate from the center, however it may not touch the edge of the spirit level.

    Only adjust the bumper if the air bubble in the spirit level touches the edge before the gap is created (arrow) when setting the angle.

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  5. Check the position of the SPECIAL TOOL frame (2) in the opening of the bumper.

    IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL frame (2) must lie as parallel as possible to the opening of the bumper.

    If this is not the case

    ↓ Place the SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver (3) on the upper adjustment screw (4), as shown, and correct the position of the controller unit for distance warning function with active brake intervention (A90) accordingly.

  6. SPECIAL TOOL Remove the adjustment device (1) with the SPECIAL TOOL frame (2).
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