Night Vision System Camera, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the front lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release the clamp -arrow-, and remove the washer fluid hose -1-.

Fig 1: Removing Washer Fluid Hose

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-- If necessary, clamp off the washer fluid hose at a suitable location using Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm3094.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Locating Bolts

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-- Remove the Night Vision System Camera -R212- with the retaining plate from the front bumper cover and guide upward. Pay attention that the spray nozzle is not damaged.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Night Vision System Camera -R212-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the Night Vision System Camera -R212- from the retaining plate.

Fig 3: Removing Night Vision System Camera -R212- From Retaining Plate

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Removing the protective window

Night Vision System Camera -R212- removed

NOTE:

If the protective window is no longer water tight due to damage, then the Night Vision System Camera -R212- must be completely replaced. Refer to NIGHT VISION SYSTEM CAMERA, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the trim -item 1- in OVERVIEW - Night Vision System Camera -R212- - step 1.

-- Push the retaining tabs -arrow- together and turn the cover approximately 90° counter-clockwise.

Fig 4: Turning Cover Approximately 90° Counter-Clockwise

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-- Remove the cover, protective window and seal from the Night Vision System Camera -R212-.

NOTE:

Depending on the removal the seal may be replaced.