Removing and installing front camera for driver assist systems R242 (version 2) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

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• The interior light/reading light does not have to be removed.
• The camera's area of vision on the inside of the windscreen must not be obstructed by condensation or dirt.
• Retaining clips (1, 3) must be renewed every time front camera is removed; to do so, detach retaining clips from mounting (2) in direction of (arrow).

📋 Procedure

1. If control unit is to be renewed, select the "“Replace control unit”" function for appropriate control unit in .
2. Unclip cover (1) from moulded headliner at rear and pull downwards (arrow A).
3. Unclip cover at front from bracket for front camera (arrows B) and pull out towards rear.
4. Remove centre bracket for sun visor General body repairs, interior68Equipment; Removing and installing centre bracket for sun visor.
5. Working from front, reach into moulded headliner (2) and jolt moulded headliner slightly (arrow A) to pull down interior light (3) to first stop of retaining clip. [Note: The interior light/reading light does not have to be removed.]

6. Apply screwdriver (6) to retaining pins (5) as shown and slowly press front camera (1) out of retaining clips (4)(arrow B).
7. Pull front camera towards right out of guides of retaining plate.
8. Unplug electrical connector and detach front camera.
9. Press clips in direction of (arrow) and pull backlight masking screen (2) downwards out of retaining plate (1). [Note: The camera's area of vision on the inside of the windscreen must not be obstructed by condensation or dirt.]
10. Retaining clips (1, 3) must be renewed every time front camera is removed; to do so, detach retaining clips from mounting (2) in direction of (arrow).
11. Clean the camera's area of vision on the windscreen with cleaning fluidD 009 401 04.
12. Calibrate front camera for driver assist systems Running gear, axles, steering44Front camera for driver assist systems; Calibrating front camera for driver assist systems.

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