Vehicle Set Up: Description

Accurate adjustment of the radar alignment requires that the Distance sensor target board, wheel adapter, laser assembly, and stationary target be properly positioned.

1. PREPOSITION TARGET BOARD 
   NOTE:

   • The center of the distance sensor (A).
     Fig 1: Identifying Center Of Distance Sensor And Up-Down Direction Adjusting Screw

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   • To locate the center of the distance sensor (A) easily, on a flat level surface measure 27 in (685 mm) (H) up from the floor, and 7 in (178 mm) (W) to the right from the point of the right front head lamp (1) when viewed from the front of the vehicle.
     Fig 2: Identifying Distance Sensor Center Adjustment Dimensions

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   • Initial distance sensor target board setting must be in the center position.
   1. Position the distance sensor target board in front facing the right front side of the vehicle:
      • Using the full length of the supplied chain for distance, place the marked center of the distance sensor target board (1) 1375 mm (54.1 in.) ± 625 mm(24.6 in) facing the distance sensor.
      • Adjust the height of the distance sensor target board using the adjustable nut (2) to achieve the proper height. The up/down tolerance is ± 80 mm (3.15 in).
      • Adjust the distance sensor target board lateral position aligning the marked center of the board horizontally with the center of the distance sensor front. The right/left tolerance is ± 80 mm (3.15 in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Distance Sensor Target Board, Reflective Surface And Adjustable Nut

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   2. Extend the machined arm of the distance sensor target board exposing the reflective surface (3) to the right front side of the vehicle.
   3. Place one side of the laser assembly (2) flush against the center of the distance sensor target board (1) to assist in the positioning.
      Fig 4: Aligning Center Of Distance Sensor Target Board With Distance Sensor Center

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   4. Turn the laser assembly ON (3) allowing the laser beam to emit through the opening of the laser assembly toward the center of the distance sensor.
   5. Move the distance sensor target board (1) as necessary so that center of distance sensor target board aligns with center of distance sensor.
   6. Turn the laser assembly OFF when done.

      Are you using Hunter alignment equipment? 

      YES: Refer to Hunter's equipment instructions for complete vehicle set up and distance sensor target board setting. Then, refer to "DISTANCE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT ".

      NO: GO TO 2.

2. INSTALLING LASER ASSEMBLY 
   NOTE:

   • Insure the steering wheel is positioned in the center straight forward position.
   • Insure all 4 vehicle wheels do not contain any physical damage.
   1. Install the wheel adapter (1) on the right front wheel.
   2. Mount the laser assembly (2) to the wheel adapter (1) as shown in the figure.
      NOTE: When the power switch is turned ON, the front laser signal (A) will be emitted toward the front distance sensor target board, and the rear laser signal (B) will be emitted toward the rear of the vehicle.

      : GO TO 3.

      Fig 5: Identifying Laser Assembly, Wheel Adapter, Front And Rear Laser Signal

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3. SETTING UP STATIONARY TARGET 

1. Place the stationary target next to the right rear tire as shown in the figure below.
Fig 6: Identifying Height Between Laser Beam On Stationary Target And Ground Level
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2. Turn the laser assembly ON allowing the laser beam to be emitted through the front and rear laser assembly openings.
3. Measure and record the distance (Dr) between the edge of the right rear wheel and the laser beam (1) on the stationary target (horizontal line).
4. Measure and record the height (Hr) between the laser beam (1) on the stationary target and ground level (vertical line).
5. Measure and record the distance (Df) between the edge of the right front wheel and the laser beam signal/opening (1) on the laser assembly (horizontal line).
6. Measure and record the height (Hf) between the laser beam signal/opening (1) on the laser assembly and ground level (vertical line).
   NOTE:

   • Horizontal adjustment [front distance (Df) and rear distance (Dr)] is accomplished by slowly turning the steering wheel until the 2 distances are the same.
   • Vertical adjustment [front height (Hf) and rear height (Hr)] is accomplished by rotating the laser assembly around its axis until the two heights are the same.
   • Directional arrows (A) and (B) are shown to illustrate below the direction of the laser assembly beams.
   Fig 7: Identifying Height Between Laser Beam Signal/Opening On Laser Beam Assembly And Ground Level

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7. Adjust laser beam as necessary until the two distances match and the two heights match.
   NOTE: You will have to verify both horizontal and vertical adjustments anytime one adjustment is made.

   : Refer to "SETTING THE DISTANCE SENSOR TARGET BOARD ".