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).