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Preparing The Vehicle For Calibration
I-CAR · August 27, 2019
Summary
This article outlines the critical vehicle preparation requirements necessary for successful ADAS camera and sensor calibration. It emphasizes that technicians must strictly adhere to OEM-specific conditions regarding vehicle levelness, ride height, fuel levels, cargo weight, and tire size prior to initiating any calibration procedure.
What to do on the job
Verify and adjust the vehicle to meet all OEM preparation specifications—including fuel level, cargo removal, spare tire presence, tire size, and floor levelness—before starting any ADAS calibration.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor time and sublet expenses required for pre-calibration setup, such as filling the fuel tank, removing customer cargo, verifying tire pressures/sizes, and ensuring the vehicle is on a perfectly level surface.
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