14.2 Night Vision System Camera, Removing And Installing
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Torque Wrench 1783 -2-10Nm - VAG1783-
- Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-
Removing
- Remove the front lock carrier cover. Refer to Body Exterior (Lock Carrier; Overview - Lock Carrier).
- Remove the right and left bolts for the front bumper cover.
- If installed, remove the left and right air intake connections in direction of -arrows-.
- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the bracket -2-.
- Release the clamp -arrow-, and remove the washer fluid hose -1-.
- Clamp off the washer fluid hose at a suitable location using -3094-.
- Remove the horn with the bracket from the front end and set aside. Refer to Electrical Equipment (Horn; Overview - Horn).
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- For the following work the front bumper cover is pulled slightly forward.
- 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 to the Night Vision System Camera - R212-.
- Remove the bolts -1- through -3- and remove the Night Vision System Camera - R212- from the retaining plate.
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.
- Push the retaining tabs in direction of -arrow- together and turn the cover approximately 90° counter-clockwise.
- Remove the cover, protective window and seal from the Night Vision System Camera - R212-.
NOTE:
Depending on the removal the seal may be replaced.
Installing
- Install in reverse order. Note the following:
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to 14.1.3 Overview - Night Vision System Camera - R212-.
- Calibrate the night vision system camera. Refer to Suspension, Wheels, Steering (Infrared System; Infrared System, Calibrating).