Removal and Replacement
Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1783)
• The adaptive cruise control sensor (G550) is located behind the right air intake grille in the front bumper.
Removing
Removing the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor without the Bracket
- Release the bracket - 1 - and remove the air intake grille - 2 -.
- Turn the nuts - 2 - approximately 45° - in direction of arrow - and remove the adaptive cruise control sensor - 1 - and the screws from the nuts - 2 -.
- Releases the connector - 3 - and disconnect it from the adaptive cruise control sensor - 1 -.
- Remove the adaptive cruise control sensor - 1 - forward through the bumper cover.
Remove the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor with the Bracket
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -, disconnect harness connector - 3 -, expose the wiring harness and remove adaptive cruise control sensor - 4 - with the bracket through the bumper cover.
Removing the Cover from the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor
- Open the clips - arrows - and remove the cover - A - from adaptive cruise control sensor - B -.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to 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.
• While installing the adaptive cruise control sensor bracket, position is facing the center of the vehicle and then tighten it.
- Follow the tightening sequence:
- Install the bolt - 1 - in the oblong hole, then install the bolt - 2 - in the hole and tighten it. Tighten the bolt - 1 - in the oblong hole.
Tightening specification, refer to => [ Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor Assembly Overview ] Service and Repair.
- Install the adaptive cruise control sensor and carefully push the nuts by hand onto the threaded pins in the sensor.
- Install the air intake grille. Refer to Removal and Installation.
- Calibrate the adaptive cruise control. Refer to => [ Adjustment Procedure Using ACC Setting Device VAS 6190 ] Adjustment Procedure Using ACC Setting Device VAS 6190.