66 53 ... Instructions For Adapting Adjustment Unit For Reversing Camera (CORGHI KDS Quick - Action Clamp)

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 66 53 ... Instructions For Adapting Adjustment Unit For Reversing Camera (CORGHI KDS Quick - Action Clamp)
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NOTE: The operation is described for the left-hand side; proceed in the same way for the right-hand side.

Remove support plate (1) from spindle (2).

Replace spindle (2) by spindle (3).

Press support plate (1) on to spindle (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Support Plate And Spindle
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Release retaining clip (1).

Remove ball pin (2) from rod (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clip And Ball Pin
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Fit new ball pin (1) on rod (2) and secure with retaining clip (3).

Fit ball pin (1) on CORGHI KDS quick-release clamp and secure.

Fig 3: Identifying Ball Pin And Rod
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Remove all spacers (1) on cross bar (2).

NOTE: Follow the same procedure for calibrating the reversing camera.
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