Night Vision System Camera -R212-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. Set the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

Vehicles without radiator shutter:

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

-- Remove the upper air duct. Refer to OVERVIEW - RADIATOR/RADIATOR FAN (CREC) or OVERVIEW - RADIATOR/RADIATOR FAN (CYMC) .

Vehicles with radiator shutter:

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 1: Removing Washer Fluid Hose

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

-- If necessary seal the washer fluid hose.

-- Remove the screws -arrows-.

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-- Remove the Night Vision System Camera -R212- with the retaining plate -1- from the radiator grille and guide it out upward. Pay attention that the spray nozzle is not damaged.

-- Release and disconnect the connector -2- from the Night Vision System Camera -R212-.

-- Remove the screws -arrows-.

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-- Remove the Night Vision System Camera -R212- -1- from the retaining plate -2-.

Protective Window, Removing

The Night Vision System Camera -R212- is removed

NOTE:

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

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

Fig 2: Turning Cover Approximately 90 Degrees Counter-Clockwise

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

NOTE:

Replace the seal after every removal.