Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Peripheral Camera - R243- Calibrating: Notes
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Calibration Tool - VAS6350A-
- Peripheral Camera Calibration Device - VAS6350A/6-
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
The Front Peripheral Camera - R243- is installed in the bumper cover between the Audi rings (between Night Vision System Camera - R212- and Garage Door Opener Control Module -J530-).
- Establish the requirements. Refer to Peripheral Camera System, Calibrating .
- Install and align the -VAS6350A- with - VAS6350A/6-. Refer to alibration Tool VAS6350A with Peripheral Camera Calibration .
- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.