Calibration procedure with or without previous axle alignment

2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL PremiumSECTION Calibration procedure with or without previous axle alignment
  • Position the Setting Device Basic Set - VAS6430/1- at a distance -a- from the centrally positioned ACC Reflector Mirror - Audi - VAS6430/3- to the VW emblem in the radiator grille.
    1. a - 120 cm Β± 2.5 cm
  • Remove the VW emblem.
  • Remove any dirt that may be on the sensor lens.
    NOTE: The Setting Device Basic Set - VAS6430/1- must not be moved on the calibration beam.
  • Adjust the adjusting bolt. Refer to Electrical Equipment Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Control Module, Removing and Installing.
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  • Position the front wheel measuring sensors -1- on the calibration beam. -->
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  • In area -A-, bring item -2- on the rotary knob into alignment with the marking on the mirror (number 2 on the rotary knob must face the vehicle).
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  • Level the bubble levels -A and B- on the ACC Reflector Mirror - Audi - VAS6430/3- using the adjusting screws -1, 2 and 3-.
  • Adjust the mirror -4- via the crank -arrow- so that the laser beam is in the center of the sensor lens.
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  • Position the mirror on the side of the calibration beam so that the laser beam is in the center of the sensor lens -1-.
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  • Level the bubble levels -2- of the sensor -1-.
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  • Turn the precision adjustment screw -5- until the display on the wheel alignment computer is located within the tolerance range.
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  • Level the bubble levels -2- of the sensor -1-.
  • Using the laser beam -3- on the ACC Reflector Mirror - Audi - VAS6430/3-. check whether the bubble level is level and the laser beam is in the center of the sensor lens.
    NOTE: If the laser beam does not meet the sensor lens, the ACC Reflector Mirror - Audi - VAS6430/3- must be aligned again.
  • On the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester press [[GO TO]] and select the function [[Function/component selection]].

    Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the adjustment.

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