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).