Distance Regulation Control Module - J428- / Distance Regulation Control Module 2 - J850- Clip, Replacing

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NOTE:

If the stud bolts were removed, then the clips on the distance regulation control module must be replaced.
The clips cannot be removed without being damaged.

Procedure

Remove the distance regulation control module retaining plate. Refer to DISTANCE REGULATION CONTROL MODULE - J428- / DISTANCE REGULATION CONTROL MODULE 2 - J850- RETAINING PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Remove the stud bolt -1- using a suitable tool -2-.

Fig 1: Removing Stud Bolts

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Place a screwdriver between the hook and the housing.
Bend every hook all the way around with the screwdriver until it audibly breaks off.
To prevent the broken hook from getting caught on the housing, remove it from the inside of the clip using needle nose pliers.

Fig 2: Removing Stud Bolt Clips

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Insert the new clip into the hole in the housing from the left and then press on it by hand until it clicks into place.

The tabs on the clip must sit correctly in the recesses.

Install the stud bolt.

The stud bolt must be parallel inside the hole and correctly aligned to the clip.

Fig 3: Inserting Stud Bolt Clips

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Turn the stud bolt into the distance regulation control module up to the dimension -a-.

Dimension -a- = 43.3 mm.

Repeat this procedure on all the other clips, if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Stud Bolt Dimension -a-

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