Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Setting Device Basic Set VAS 6430/1
• Wheel Alignment Computer

There are two choices for calibrating:

The "Quick Access"

This procedure should be selected for the following activities if only the calibration will be performed.

• "No or incorrect basic setting/adaptation" is stored actively in the DTC memory.
• The Camera Control Module -J852- was removed and installed again or replaced,
• The windshield is replaced or removed,
• The control position on vehicles with air suspension was reprogrammed.

The "Complete Alignment"

This procedure should be selected for the following activities if a calibration and a suspension adjustment will be performed.

• The rear axle toe was adjusted.
• the vehicle suspension was changed, for example, changing from standard to sport suspension.

Calibration/Adjusting without a Previous Axle Alignment 

-- Select the lane assist calibration procedure in the alignment computer.

-- Install the quick clamps on all four wheels.

-- Mount the measurement sensor to the rear wheels.

-- Perform a wheel run-out compensation and the rear wheels.

Calibrating/Adjusting with a Previous Axle Alignment 

-- Connect the battery charger for the battery support mode, refer to BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR & CRUISE CONTROL .

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle and guide the diagnostic cable through the open window.

-- Turn off all vehicle exterior lamps.

-- Close all vehicle door.

Calibration/Adjusting Procedure with or without a Previous Axle Alignment 

-- Select calibration/adjusting on the wheel alignment computer.

-- Position the Setting Device Basic Set VAS 6430/1 at a distance of -A- 150 cm ± 2.5 cm from the center of the wheel hub on the front wheels to the beam on the Setting Device Basic Set VAS 6430/1 as shown in the illustration.