66 31 001 Adjusting ACC sensor

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IMPORTANT: Check ease of movement of adjustment screws prior to adjustment.
Pull-off torque of adjustment screws must not exceed 4 Nm!
Cover the lens to prevent it from coming into contact with rust remover.
Spray adjustment screws with rust remover, then repeat check after rust remover has taken effect.
If the pull-off torque is greater than 4 Nm, observe instructions on replacing adjustment screws.

Lever out cap (1).

Carry out adjustment of ACC sensor (2) with special tool 36 1 130 by means of adjusting screws (3).

Fig 1: Identifying ACC Sensor (2) And Adjusting Screws (3)

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Special tool required:

Active Cruise Control ACC adjusting device, complete.

Order number: 81 10 0 021 292

Consisting of:

Mirror, complete
Wheel laser
Slotted diaphragm
Control bracket (for initial installation of rail)
Rail
Setup and Owner's Handbook (not shown)

Fig 2: Identifying Active Cruise Control ACC Adjusting Device, Complete (1-6)
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NOTE: A holder which is not included in the scope of delivery is required to support the wheel laser. Use either the quick-action clamp from the existing KDS or ACC wheel holder (36 1 100 ).

NOTE: To adjust the ACC sensor, connect the BMW diagnosis system and fit the ACC adjusting device.
Select ACC system in diagnosis. Start test module "ACC adjustment" (service functions) and proceed in accordance with instructions.
Handle ACC adjusting device in accordance with mounting and Owner's Handbook provided with device.

NOTE: Further information on the ACC adjusting device can be found in the BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue