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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on retaining plate, variant 2

Using calliper square -VAS 6335-, this page gives the alternative variant 2 retaining plate procedure — remove the ACC unit first, then turn the quick-release fasteners.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
Calliper square -VAS 6335-
Removing
–  Remove adaptive cruise control unit -J428- → Chapter.
   
–  Turn quick-release fasteners -2- in -direction of arrow-.
–  Pull quick-release fasteners -2- off adjustment screws -1-.
–  Remove retaining plate -3- from adaptive cruise control unit -J428--4-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
  Note
Renew quick-release fasteners -2-.
The adjustment screws -1- in the adapter frame are pre-adjusted. Correct the adjustment as required → Fig..
 

Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on retaining plate, variant 2

Adjusting adjustment screws
–  Using digital calliper -VAS 6335-, measure setting -a- of all adjustment screws and correct, if necessary.
Dimension -a- = 40.3 mm ± 0.5 mm
–  Set retaining plate -1- on quick-release fasteners -2-.
 

Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on retaining plate, variant 2

–  Push new quick-release fasteners -2- onto adjustment screws and fixed mounting on adapter frame -3-.
–  Turn quick-release fasteners -2- on back of retaining plate -1- to stop in direction of arrow -A-.
–  Install adaptive cruise control unit -J428- → Chapter.
–  Calibrate adaptive cruise control → Chapter.
 

Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on retaining plate, variant 2

    Questions & answers

    Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on retaining plate, variant 2 — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Is there a second variant 2 ACC mounting procedure?
    Yes. Some variant 2 units have a different retaining plate design. Check the part number before ordering.
    Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on retaining plate, variant 2
      Note If the automatic distance control unit -J428- is renewed, start the respective function → Vehicle diagnostic tester. ...

    Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on adapter frame, variant 2
    Removing –  Remove adaptive cruise control unit -J428- → Chapter.     ...