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Removal and Replacement






Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor (G550)

The adaptive cruise control sensor is located behind the right air intake grille in the front bumper.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1783)

Removing

If it necessary to replace the distance regulation control module , then start the program on the vehicle diagnostic tester in "Guided Functions".

- Remove the right front air intake grille.

- Remove the front bumper cover on the Audi RS 5. Unclip the air guide from the coolant auxiliary cooler.

- Remove the cover => [ (Item 1) Cover ] Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor (G550) Overview from the adaptive cruise control sensor.

Vehicles through MY 12






- Turn the nuts - 2 - approximately 45° to the left and remove them.

- Release and remove the connector - 3 -.

- Remove the adaptive cruise control sensor - 1 - forward through the bumper cover.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - and the bracket - 2 -.






Vehicles from MY 12






- Turn the nuts - 2 - approximately 45° to the left and pull the adaptive cruise control sensor - 1 - with the stud bolts off the nuts.

- Release and remove the connector - 3 -.

- Remove the adaptive cruise control sensor - 1 - forward through the bumper cover.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - just far enough so that tip of the bolt is even with the spring nut.






- Remove the bolts - 2 - and - 3 - and the bracket.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Studs in bracket are preset. If necessary, correct adjustment.

- Place the adaptive cruise control sensor on a soft, clean cloth.

Measure dimension - a - of all studs.





Dimension - a - must be 43 mm.

- Insert bracket and tighten bolts.

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor (G550) Overview ] Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor (G550) Overview.

- Install the adaptive cruise control sensor and carefully push the nuts onto the threaded pins in the sensor.

- Calibrate the adaptive cruise control. Refer to => [ Adjustment Procedure Using ] Adjustment Procedure Using ACC Setting Device (VAS 6190).