Audi Q3: Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera

Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera Component Location Overview

1 - Retaining Plate

• There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
• With heated windshield
• Cannot be separated from the windshield

2 - Retaining Clips

• Replace after every removal

3 - Lens Shade

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242-, Removing and Installing".

4 - Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242-

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242-, Removing and Installing".

5 - Cover

• There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

6 - Connector

7 - Windshield

Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242-, Removing and Installing

Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242-, Removing and Installing, Version 1

- If replacing the control module, select the "Replace Control Module" function see Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Removing

- Unclip the right cover -2- from the left cover and from the bracket in direction of -arrow A-.

- Unclip the left cover -1- from the bracket in direction of -arrow B- and remove.

- Free up the electrical wire if necessary.

- Remove the front interior lamp/reading lamp -1- from the roof opening. Refer to → Chapter "Front Interior Lamp/Reading Lamp, Removing and Installing".

- Push the retaining tabs -1- in the direction of the vehicle interior in direction of -A arrows- and remove the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- downward from the clips.

- Remove the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- to the right from the retaining plate guide in the direction of -arrow B-.

- remove the connector -2- and remove the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242-.

Lens Shade, Removing

- Press the clips in direction of -arrow- and remove the lens shade downward from its bracket.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

  Note

The camera vision range on the inside of the windshield must not be fogged up or dirty.

- The retaining tabs -1 and 3- must be replaced after removing the front camera, to do this remove the retaining tabs in the direction of -arrow- from the mount -2-.

- Clean the lens on the windshield with Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.

- Calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to → Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.44; Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera; Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating.

Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242-, Removing and Installing, Version 2

- If replacing the control module, select the "Replace Control Module" function see Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Removing

- Unclip the rear cover -1- from the headliner and pull it downward in direction of -arrow A-.

- Disengage the front cover on the front camera bracket in direction of -B arrows- and remove downward.

- Remove the sun visor center support. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Vehicle Equipment; Sun Visor Center Support, Removing and Installing.

- Reach in the front of the headliner -2- by hand and with a light tug on the headliner in direction of -arrow A- lower the interior lamp -3- to the first catch on the retaining clamp.

  Note

The interior lamp/reading lamp is not removed.

- Position the screwdriver -6- on the retaining pin -5- as illustrated and slowly press the front camera -1- out of the retaining clips -4- in direction of -arrow B-.

- Remove the front camera to the right from the retaining plate guides.

- Disconnect the connector and remove the front camera.

Lens Shade, Removing

- Press the retainers in direction of -arrow- and remove the lens shade -2- downward from the retaining plate -1-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

  Note

The camera vision range on the inside of the windshield must not be fogged up or dirty.

- The retaining tabs -1 and 3- must be replaced after removing the front camera, to do this remove the retaining tabs in the direction of -arrow- from the mount -2-.

- Clean the lense on the windshield with Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.

- Calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to → Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.44; Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera; Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating.

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