Rearview Camera System, Calibrating: Notes

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Calibration/adjustment must be performed if:

The installation position of the Rearview Camera -R189- has been changed in the vehicle.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Calibration Tool :VAS 6350A

Fig 1: Calibration Tool
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Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser :VAS 6350/2A
Calibration Tool - R8 Wheel Adapters :VAS 6350/5 for rims with a large offset

Preparing for Calibration

Fig 2: Identifying Overview Of Assembled Calibration Equipment

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Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mounting :VAS 6350/1A
- With wheel bolt adapter and measuring paddle
- For rims with a large offset use the Calibration Tool - R8 Wheel Adapters :VAS 6350/5 .
Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mounting :VAS 6350/1A
- With wheel bolt adapter and measuring paddle
- For rims with a large offset use the Calibration Tool - R8 Wheel Adapters :VAS 6350/5 .
Right Catch Bracket
- To mount the Spacing Laser :VAS 6350/2A for the distance measurement
Plastic Foot
- Quantity: 3
- Adjustable for adjusting the horizontal position of the Calibration Tool :VAS 6350A
Calibration Tool - Linear Laser :VAS 6350/3A
- With "laser protective eyewear"
- On the Calibration Tool :VAS 6350A
- Refer to Calibration Tool - Line Laser VAS 6350/3A Owner's Manual for handling.
Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser :VAS 6350/2A
- For distance measurement
- Refer to the Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser VAS 6350/2A Operating Instructions for handling.
Level
- On the Calibration Tool :VAS 6350A
- For checking the horizontal position
Left Catch Bracket
- To mount the Spacing Laser :VAS 6350/2A for the distance measurement
Calibration Tool :VAS 6350A
- Between the catch bracket on the calibration board and the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings :VAS 6350/1A , dimension -a- 1.40 m (4.6 feet) through 2.00 m (6.6 feet).

Preliminary Work

Move the vehicle onto a solid, flat surface.
Move the wheels so that they are straight.
For vehicles with rear axle steering, steer the rear axle to the zero position. Refer to REAR AXLE STEERING . This is the only way to ensure that the rear axle steering is in the straight-ahead position.
Vehicles without air suspension: deflect the springs several times and let settle.
Electromechanical parking brake applied.
Clean the camera lens on the Rearview Camera -R189-.
All the vehicle doors are closed.
Connect the battery charger for the battery support mode. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING .
Before starting the calibration/adjustment, check the DTC memory and correct all displayed entries.