Electrical

General Procedures - Cruise Control Radar Adjustment

8steps
~48min
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Activation

Vertical Alignment

  1. Remove the front bumper cover.
    Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
  2. Position the vehicle on the wheel alignment rack.
  3. Locate the CCM adjustment screw.
  4. Place a combination square on the front face of the CCM and check the alignment.
  5. Holding a combination square level with the face of the CCM, adjust the pitch using a Torx® E20 bit to turn the adjusting screw until the CCM is vertical and aligned.
  6. Install the front bumper cover.
    Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).

Horizontal Alignment

  1. NOTICE: The vehicle engine must be running during the Horizontal Alignment Procedure. Failure to keep the engine running for the entire procedure will cancel the alignment procedure, and the system will remain nonfunctional.

    Start the engine.
  2. Follow the scan tool on-screen instructions to complete the CCM calibration procedure.

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