CLIP ON Distance Regulation Control Module -J428-, REPLACING, VERSION 1

Procedure 

-- Remove the distance regulation control module retaining plate. Refer to Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- RETAINING PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VERSION 1 .

-- Remove the stud bolt -1- with a suitable tool -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Stud Bolt Removal With Suitable Tool

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-- Place a screwdriver between the hook and the housing.

Fig 2: Place A Screwdriver Between Hook And Housing

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-- Bend every hook all the way around with the screwdriver until it audibly breaks off.

-- To prevent the broken hook from getting caught on the housing, remove it from the inside of the clip using needle nose pliers.

-- Insert the new clip into the hole in the housing from the left and then press on it by hand until it clicks into place.

Fig 3: Insert New Clip Into Hole For Housing From Left Side And Push It In By Hand Until It Audibly Engages

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• The tabs on the clip must sit correctly in the recesses.

-- Install the stud bolt.

• The stud bolt must be parallel inside the hole and correctly aligned to the clip.

-- Turn the stud bolt into the distance regulation control module up to the dimension -a-.

Fig 4: Identifying Dimension -A- To All Studs

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-- Measure the dimension -a- on all the stud bolts using the digital caliper and adjust them if necessary.

• Adjust the dimension -a- on all stud bolts. Refer to Installing - Measure the dimension -a- at all stud bolts using the : VAS6335 and correct if necessary. .