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Distance Regulation Control Module Clip, From MY 12






Distance Regulation Control Module Clip, From MY 12

• If the stud bolt is being removed, then the clip must always be replaced.

• The clip will get damaged when it is being removed.

• The adaptive cruise control sensor (G550) is removed and the nuts are removed form the stud bolts.

- Remove the stud bolt - 1 - with a suitable tool - 2 -.






- Place a screwdriver between the hook and the housing.






- Using the screwdriver, bend the hook to the center point until it audibly breaks off.

• Repeat this until all the hooks are broken.

- To prevent the broken hooks from getting caught on the housing, remove them using needle nose pliers.

- Remove the clip with needle nose pliers as illustrated.

- Insert the new clip into the hole for the housing from the left side and push it in by hand until it audibly engages.






• Make sure the tabs are lined up correctly.

- Mount the stud bolt making sure is it parallel to the hole.

- The stud bolt can be tighten once is it correctly aligned.

- Install the stud bolt until the dimension - a - is reached.






Dimension - a - = 43.3 mm

- Repeat this on the other clips.

- Install the ACC sensor into the bracket and adjust it. Refer to => [ Adjustment Procedure Using ] Adjustment Procedure Using ACC Setting Device (VAS 6190) and => [ Adjustment Procedure Using ] Adjustment Procedure Using ACC Setting Device (VAS 6430).