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66 31 ... Preliminary work for ACC sensor adjustment

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Special tools required: 

See DISTANCE SYSTEMS, CRUISE CONTROL - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove underbody protection  .

Release screws (2) and remove engine compartment shield brackets (1).

Remove radiator seal (3).

Installation: 

Make sure engine compartment shield brackets (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Shield Brackets And Radiator Seal
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IMPORTANT:
  • Spray all screw threads with rust remover
  • Insert all screws evenly

Insert locating bearing screw (1) on ACC sensor holder (2) with Torx screwdriver max. four turns in clockwise direction.

Fig 2: Inserting Locating Bearing Screw On ACC Sensor Holder
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Insert adjusting screws (2) with special tool 66 3 150  max. four turns in counterclockwise direction.

Fig 3: Inserting Adjusting Screws With Special Tool 66 3 150
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