Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating, Static Calibration (Stationary Calibration)

• If the third generation multifunction camera (MFK3) is installed on vehicles, a dynamic calibration is offered in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. This is recommended to be performed. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING, DYNAMIC CALIBRATION (CALIBRATION DRIVE) .

Calibrating the front camera is necessary:

• The installation position of the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- in the vehicle has changed.
• Rear axle toe/chamber was adjusted.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Wheel Alignment Computer approved by VW/Audi
• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
• Wheel Alignment Computer - Camera :VAS 701 001/1 
• Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430/1A 
  Fig 1: Identifying Setting Device (VAS 6430)

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• Adapter VAS 6430/9 :VAS 6430/9  , only for surface mounted hoist with a dimension greater than 300 mm.

Calibration Conditions

• DTC memory is without relevant entry.
• Front wheels in straight-ahead position.
• Electromechanical parking brake applied.
• All doors, hood and the rear lid must be closed.
• Exterior rearview mirrors are folded out.
• There is no one in the vehicle.
• Vehicle in curb weight.
• Field of vision of the camera is free/clean.
• The vehicle exterior lamps are off.
• Battery charger for the battery support mode connected. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING .

Procedure 

The procedure is described on a John Bean Wheel Alignment Computer :VAS 701 001  . The procedure may vary if using other wheel alignment computers.

• Note the test requirements. Refer to appropriate service information .
• Follow the measurement preparations for calibrating/adjusting the driver assistance systems. Refer to MEASUREMENT PREPARATIONS .

-- Perform the initial wheel alignment.

-- Select the button for the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- calibration procedure in the wheel alignment computer.

• The ACC Setting Device must not be moved on the calibration beam.

-- Make sure the calibration board is positioned in the center and is locked in place.

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• Dimension -a- = dimension -b-.

-- Position the Setting Device :VAS 6430  at a distance of -a- 150 cm ± 2.5 cm from the center of the wheel hub on the front wheels to the beam on the Setting Device :VAS 6430  as shown.

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1. Measuring tape

-- Place the Camera :VAS 701 001/1  -1- for the ACC adjustment on the Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430  on the right side and tighten.

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• For the next step, the alignment rack must be at the lowest level position.

-- Determine the height -A- between the contact surface of the Setting Device :VAS 6430  and the wheel contact surface and enter it in the wheel alignment computer.

• Height of calibration board for all Audi SUV models: 1400 mm + height value -A-.
• Height of calibration board for all Audi non SUV models: 1200 mm + height value -A-.

-- Loosen the bolt -arrow- and place the measuring bar -1- on the floor.

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-- Adjust the calibration board to the specified height -2- according to the wheel alignment computer using the crank -1-.

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If the specified height was reached -2-, then the measuring bar must be pushed slightly upward and secured with the clamping screw.

• If in later procedures the height of the calibration board must be corrected, make sure the measuring bar is touching the ground when this is being done.

-- Balance the bubble level -A- using the adjusting screw -1-.

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-- Slide the Setting Device Basic Set :VAS 6430  to the side -arrows B-, until the display in the wheel alignment computer is in the tolerance range.

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-- Secure the Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430  to prevent it from rolling by lightly tightening the screws -2- and -3-.

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-- Turn the fine adjustment screw -1- until the display on the wheel alignment computer is within the tolerance range.

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-- Balance the bubble level -A- using the adjusting screw -1-.

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-- Level the bubble level -B- using the adjusting screws -2 and 3-.

• Because the height may change slightly after adjusting the levels, check the height of the calibration board again. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING, STATIC CALIBRATION (STATIONARY CALIBRATION) => .

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Select and start the Diagnostic  operating mode.

-- Select the Test plan  tab.

-- Select the Select individual test  button and select the following tree structure consecutively:

Vehicles with front camera MFK2

• Diagnostic-capable systems
• 00A5 - Driver Assistance Systems Control Module, MFK2
• 00A5 - Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Functions
• 00A5 - Control Module, Calibrating

Vehicles with front camera MFK3

• Diagnostic-capable systems
• 00A5 - Driver Assistance Systems Control Module, MFK3
• 00A5 - Functions
• 00A5 - Calibration

-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

Next, determine the height of the body.

-- Determine the dimension -a- between the wheel contact surface and the lower edge of the fender/wheel housing an all four wheels, as shown.

-- Switch off the ignition after successful calibration/adjustment.

-- Disconnect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester from the diagnostic connection.

-- Disconnect the battery charger. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING .

Additional work if the driver assistance systems front camera - R242- has been replaced:

• Adjust the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .