Peripheral Camera System, Calibrating

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Calibration System:VAS 721 001 

Preparing

Conditions

• Refer to Necessity of Calibration  .
• There may be no DTC memory entry present because they prevent the calibration.

Overview of the installed Calibration System VAS 721 001 

Fig 1: Overview of the Installed Calibration System: VAS721001

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1. Left Calibration Field from the Calibration System:VAS 721 001 
2. Front Peripheral Camera -R243-
3. Right Calibration Field from the Calibration System:VAS 721 001 
4. Right Peripheral Camera -R245-
5. Rear Peripheral Camera -R246-
6. Left Peripheral Camera -R244-

-- Check the camera images on the display unit.

-- Check the cameras, brackets, and retainers for damage, external influences, and secure fit.

-- Check and clear the DTC memory using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Roll out the calibration fields to the left and right side, close to the vehicle.

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Conditions

• The arrows -1- must point in the direction of travel.

-- Install the end strips at the front and rear of the calibration fields.

-- Align the calibration fields to the left and right side, close to the vehicle.

Conditions

• On both sides of the vehicle the crosshair -2- must be aligned centered to the front wheel.
• The dimension -a- 2000 mm to 2500 mm ± 5 mm, must be the same at the front and rear.
• The dimension -b- must be the same on both sides.
• The dimension -c- must be the same on both sides.

Calibrating

Conditions

• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester connected.

-- Perform the "Peripheral Camera System, Calibrating" function using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .