Distance Regulation Control Module -J428-

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The Distance Regulation Control Module is mounted on front of vehicle, behind VW logo in the radiator protective grille.

The Distance Regulation Control Module must not be disassembled further and contains the following components:

Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor -G550-
Distance Regulation Sensor Heater -Z47-

Removal

-- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

-- Remove radiator grille. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Unclip Distance Regulation Control Module -1- from the three mounts -2-.

Fig 1: Distance Regulation Control Module J428 And Retainers

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Swivel Distance Regulation Control Module -1- forward, paying attention to lengths of connected wires.

-- Disengage and disconnect harness connector -2- and remove Distance Regulation Control Module from vehicle.

Fig 2: Distance Regulation Control Module J428 And Electrical Connection

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

The Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor -G550- in Distance Regulation Control Module is to be calibrated:

whenever the adaptive cruise control sensor is removed, installed or replaced.
whenever the assembly carrier is removed, installed or replaced.
considering physical forces such as collision damage or similar.

Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor, calibrating, refer to ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR -G550-, CALIBRATING .

-- Adapt the distance regulation control module prior to first use and/or after replacing it. Refer to ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, INITIALIZING .