Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing sensor for adaptive cruise control -G550- The sensor for adaptive cruise control -G550- is located in the front bumper behind the air intake grille (right-side). Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- Removing If adaptive cruise control unit is being renewed, start the appropriate program on → Vehicle diagnostic tester in „Guided Functions“. –  Detach front air intake grille (right-side) → Rep. gr.63. –  Audi RS 5: Remove front bumper cover → Rep. gr.63 and unclip air duct for auxiliary radiator → Rep. gr.19. –  Remove cover → Item from sensor for adaptive cruise control -G550-.

Vehicles up to model year 2012 –  Turn nuts -2- approx. 45° anti-clockwise and detach. –  Release and unplug connector -3-. –  Remove sensor for adaptive cruise control -G550--1- from front through bumper cover.

–  Remove bolts -1- and detach bracket -2-.

Vehicles from model year 2012 onwards –  Turn nuts -2- approx. 45° anti-clockwise and detach sensor for adaptive cruise control -G550--1- with studs from nuts. –  Release and unplug connector -3-. –  Remove sensor for adaptive cruise control -G550--1- from front through bumper cover.

–  Unscrew bolt -1- until tip of bolt no longer protrudes from speed nut. –  Remove bolts -2- and -3- and detach bracket. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence. Note the following points:   Note The studs in the bracket are pre-adjusted. This setting should be corrected if necessary. –  Place sensor for adaptive cruise control -G550- on a soft clean surface.

Measure distance -a- for all studs. Dimension -a- should be 43 mm. –  Fit bracket and tighten bolts. Tightening torque → Chapter –  Insert sensor for adaptive cruise control -G550-, carefully press nuts onto studs in sensor for adaptive cruise control -G550- by hand and lock in position. –  Perform adjustment of ACC → Chapter.