Removing and installing sensor for adaptive cruise control G550 — AUDI

Removing and installing
sensor for adaptive cruise control
G550
The
sensor for adaptive cruise control
G550
is located in the front bumper behind the air intake grille (right-side).
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1783
Removing
If
adaptive cruise control unit
is being renewed, start the appropriate program on
Vehicle diagnostic tester
in
“Guided Functions”
.
Detach air intake grille (front right)
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. gr.
63
Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover
.
RS models: Remove front bumper cover
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. gr.
63
Bumper (front); Removing and installing bumper cover
, and unclip air duct for auxiliary radiator
Rep. gr.
19
Radiators/radiator fans; Removing and installing auxiliary radiator
.
Remove cover
Item
from
sensor for adaptive cruise control
G550
.
Vehicles up to model year 2012
Turn nuts
2
approx. 45° anti-clockwise and detach.
Release and unplug connector
3
.
Remove
sensor for adaptive cruise control
G550
1
from front through bumper cover.
Remove bolts
1
and detach bracket
2
.
Vehicles from model year 2012 onwards
Turn nuts
2
approx. 45° anti-clockwise and detach
sensor for adaptive cruise control
G550
1
with studs from nuts.
Release and unplug connector
3
.
Remove
sensor for adaptive cruise control
G550
1
from front through bumper cover.
Unscrew bolt
1
until tip of bolt no longer protrudes from speed nut.
Remove bolts
2
and
3
and detach bracket.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence. Note the following points:
Note
The studs in the bracket are pre-adjusted. This setting should be corrected if necessary.
Place
sensor for adaptive cruise control
G550
on a soft clean surface.
Measure distance
a
for all studs.
Dimension
a
should be 43 mm.
Fit bracket and tighten bolts.
Tightening torque
Chapter
Insert
sensor for adaptive cruise control
G550
, carefully press nuts onto studs in
sensor for adaptive cruise control
G550
by hand and lock in position.
RS models: Install air duct for auxiliary radiator
Rep. gr.
19
Radiators/radiator fans; Removing and installing auxiliary radiator
, and install front bumper cover
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. gr.
63
Bumper (front); Removing and installing bumper cover
.
Install air intake grille
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. gr.
63
Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover
.
Perform adjustment of ACC
Chapter
.