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Calibrating control unit for head-up display — AUDI

Calibrating control unit for head-up display on Audi: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

  • Special tools named: VAS 721

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  • Vehicle must be standing on a smooth and level surface.
  • Apply parking brake – the vehicle must not be moved while the calibration procedure is being performed.

📋 Procedure

  1. The control unit for head-up display must be calibrated in the following situations:
  2. Vehicle must be standing on a smooth and level surface.
  3. Apply parking brake – the vehicle must not be moved while the calibration procedure is being performed.
  4. Remove cover for control unit for head-up display General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Exploded view - dash panel.
  5. Fold down and disengage sun visors on both sides and swivel round to side windows.
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  1. Attach calibration board for head-up display VAS 721 003 to centre mountings (1, 2) for sun visors.
  2. Select Diagnosis mode and start this mode.
  3. Select Test plan tab.
  4. Select Own test then the following options one after the other:
  5. Start the program selected and follow the instructions on the display of the vehicle diagnostic tester.
  6. After completing calibration of control unit for head-up display, exit "“Calibration”", switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.