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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.