Audi Q7 Owners & Service Manuals

Audi Q7: Headlamps, Calibrating

  Note

Only Matrix LED headlamps must be calibrated.

Matrix LED Headlamp, Calibrating using Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS5209B-

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS5209B-

  Note

  • The Matrix LED headlamp is calibrated. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
  • In this procedure the low beam is set first. Then the Matrix beam high beam function is calibrated.

  Note

Software version from V 0.80 for the -VAS5209B- is required to calibrate the Matrix beam high beam function.

The Matrix Headlamp Must Be Calibrated after the following Work:

  • Headlamp position was changed (removing and installing, loosening and tightening the screws)
  • Headlamps were adjusted.
  • The Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- was replaced.
  • The Drivetrain Control Module -J775- was calibrated or replaced.
  • The Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- was replaced.
  • The Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-, Right Rear Level Control System Sensor -G77-, Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- or Right Front Level Control System Sensor -G289- was replaced.
  • The windshield was removed and installed ore replaced.
  • "No or incorrect basic setting/adaptation" is stored in the DTC memory.

Requirements

  • Follow the complete test and adjustment requirements. Refer to → Chapter "Headlamp, Adjusting".

Procedure

- Align the Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS5209B- at the distance -a- = 100 mm to the vehicle center. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

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- Check the parallel alignment of the Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS5209B- to the vehicle transverse axis. To do so, align the laser beam of the Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS5209B- to the left and right front fender bolts -arrows-.

- Push the -VAS5209B- in front of the left headlamp and check the parallel alignment again.

  • To prevent glare for the other motorists, pay attention to the exact orientation of the headlamp adjusting unit.

Calibrating

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.

- Select the Diagnostic mode and start.

- Select the Test plan tab.

- Press the Select individual tests button and select the following one after the other:

  • Body
  • Electrical Equipment
  • 01 - OBD-capable systems
  • 09 - Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519
  • 09 - Vehicle Electrical System Control Module functions
  • 09 - Adjusting headlamps

Start the selected program and follow the instructions in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display. The low beam must be adjusted first for this procedure. Refer to → Chapter "LED Headlamp, Adjusting".

Further along in the program sequence a request is made to determine/read and to input the angle value of the inner segment edge of the left headlamp in the headlamp adjusting unit.

- Center the light collecting box lens to the headlamp reference segment.

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- In the main menu of the Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS5209B- press the "F1" button -arrow- to measure the angle value.

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Shown on display:

- Push the button -arrow- for the left fog lamp for at least three seconds.

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Shown on display:

  • The angle values of the inner reference segment edge are displayed.

- Enter the angle value -arrow- of the inner reference segment edge in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. While doing so, pay attention to the sign if necessary.

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- Push the "F4" button -arrow- on the Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS5209B-.

Further along in the program sequence a request is made to determine/read and to input the angle value of the inner segment edge of the right headlamp in the headlamp adjusting unit.

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- Align the Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS5209B- at the distance -a- = 100 mm (3.93 in.) to the center of the vehicle. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

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- Check the parallel alignment of the -VAS5209B- to the vehicle transverse axis. To do so, align the laser beam of the -VAS5209B- to the left and right front fender bolts -arrows-.

- Push the -VAS5209B- in front of the right headlamp and check the parallel alignment again.

- Center the light collecting box lens to the headlamp reference segment.

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- In the main menu of the -VAS5209B-, press the "F1" button -arrow- to measure the angle value.

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Shown on display:

- Push the button -arrow- for the right fog lamp for at least three seconds.

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Shown on display:

  • The angle values of the inner reference segment edge are displayed.

- Enter the angle value -arrow- of the inner reference segment edge in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. While doing so, pay attention to the sign if necessary.

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- Push the "F4" button -arrow- on the Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS5209B-.

- After completing the calibration, read the DTC memory and correct any existing faults.

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Matrix LED Headlamp, Calibrating using Headlight Adjusting Unit -VAS621001-

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Headlight Adjusting Unit -VAS621001-

  Note

  • The Matrix LED headlamp is calibrated. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
  • In this procedure the low beam is set first. Then the Matrix beam high beam function is calibrated.

The Matrix Headlamp Must Be Calibrated after the following Work:

  • Headlamp position was changed (removing and installing, loosening and tightening the screws)
  • Headlamps were adjusted.
  • The Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- was replaced.
  • The Drivetrain Control Module -J775- was calibrated or replaced.
  • The Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- was replaced.
  • The Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-, Right Rear Level Control System Sensor -G77-, Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- or Right Front Level Control System Sensor -G289- was replaced.
  • The windshield was removed and installed ore replaced.
  • "No or incorrect basic setting/adaptation" is stored in the DTC memory.

Requirements

  • Pay attention to the testing and adjustment requirements. Refer to → Chapter "Headlamp, Adjusting".

Procedure

- Align the Headlight Adjusting Unit -VAS621001- at the distance -a- = 100 mm to the vehicle center. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

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- Check the parallel alignment of the -VAS621001- to the vehicle transverse axis by aligning the -VAS621001- laser beam on the left and right front fender bolts -arrows-.

- Push the -VAS621001- in front of the left headlamp to check the parallel alignment again.

  • To prevent glare for the other motorists, pay attention to the exact orientation of the headlamp adjusting unit.

Calibrating

The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.

- Select the Diagnostic mode and start.

- Select the Test plan tab.

- Press the Select individual tests button and select the following one after the other:

  • Body
  • Electrical Equipment
  • 01 - OBD-capable systems
  • 09 - Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519
  • 09 - Vehicle Electrical System Control Module functions
  • 09 - Adjusting headlamps

Start the selected program and follow the instructions in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display. The low beam must be adjusted first for this procedure. Refer to → Chapter "LED Headlamp, Adjusting".

Further along in the program sequence a request is made to determine/read and to input the angle value of the inner segment edge of the left headlamp in the headlamp adjusting unit.

- Center the light collecting box lens to the headlamp reference segment.

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- To do so press the "" button -arrow- in the main menu on the Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS621001- to start the measurement procedure.

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Shown on display:

- Push the button -arrow- twice and wait until the light measurement is active.

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Shown on display:

- Press the button -arrow-.

- Wait until the light measurement is complete.

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Shown on display:

  • The angle values of the inner reference segment edge are displayed.

- Enter the angle value -arrow- of the inner reference segment edge in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. While doing so, pay attention to the sign if necessary.

Further along in the program sequence a request is made to determine/read and to input the angle value of the inner segment edge of the right headlamp in the headlamp adjusting unit.

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- Align the -VAS621001- at the distance -a- = 100 mm to the center of the vehicle. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

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- Check the parallel alignment of the -VAS621001- to the vehicle transverse axis by aligning the -VAS621001- laser beam on the left and right front fender bolts -arrows-.

- Push the Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS621001- in front of the right headlamp and check the parallel alignment again.

- Center the light collecting box lens to the headlamp reference segment.

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Shown on display:

- Press the button -arrow-.

- Wait until the light measurement is complete.

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Shown on display:

  • The angle values of the inner reference segment edge are displayed.

- Enter the angle value -arrow- of the inner reference segment edge in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. While doing so, pay attention to the sign if necessary.

- After completing the calibration, read the DTC memory and correct any existing faults.

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