Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on retaining plate, variant 1 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

• Special tools named: VAS 6335

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• Insert new clip (A) into hole in housing, and press it on by hand until it engages audibly (arrow). The lugs on the clip must sit correctly in the recesses.
• Screw in adjustment screw (B)(arrows). Adjustment screw must be parallel to bore and correctly aligned with clip.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove adaptive cruise control unit J428.
2. Turn quick-release fasteners (2) in (direction of arrow).
3. Remove retaining plate (3) from adaptive cruise control unit J428(4).
4. Pull quick-release fasteners (2) off adjustment screws (1). [Note: Renew quick-release fasteners (2).The adjustment screws (1) in the automatic distance control unit J428 are preset. Correct the adjustment as required .If studs (1) have been unscrewed, clips on the adaptive cruise control unit J428 need to be renewed .]
5. Carefully press new quick-release fasteners (4) onto studs (2).

6. Fit retaining plate (3) to adaptive cruise control unit J428(1).
7. Engage quick-release catches (4) on retaining plate (3) in (direction of arrow) as far as stop.
8. Install adaptive cruise control unit J428.
9. Place adaptive cruise control unit J428 on a soft and clean surface.
10. Using digital calliper VAS 6335, measure setting (a) of all adjustment screws and correct, if necessary.
11. Unscrew adjustment screw (1) using suitable tool (2).
12. Set screwdriver (A) between retaining hook and housing.
13. Bend retaining hooks with the screwdriver one after the other towards the centre until they audibly break off.
14. To prevent broken hooks from becoming caught in the housing, remove them from inside clip using long-nose pliers (B).
15. Insert new clip (A) into hole in housing, and press it on by hand until it engages audibly (arrow). The lugs on the clip must sit correctly in the recesses.
16. Screw in adjustment screw (B)(arrows). Adjustment screw must be parallel to bore and correctly aligned with clip.
17. Adjust adjustment screws .
18. Repeat this process if necessary at other clips.
19. Install retaining plate for adaptive cruise control unit J428.

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