Radar & Parking Sensors: Your Guide To Success With ADAS Calibrations

Radar Alignment & Parking Sensor Registration: Using 7 Step ADAS For 2 Calibrations on a 2018 Toyota Camry

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Intro To Radar Aiming & Parking Sensor Registration

Today, we’ll be demonstrating how to perform two separate ADAS calibrations on a 2018 Toyota Camry, with 7 Step ADAS. This session will cover the millimeter wave radar calibration and the parking assist intelligence clearance sonar registration, following a minor front-end accident.

Step-by-Step Calibration Process

Tools and Setup

We use a variety of tools to ensure precise calibrations:

  • Protective blanket
  • Texa lasers
  • Millimeter rulers
  • Bosch squares
  • Custom-made tools for specific calibration needs

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Initial Steps

  1. Check Tire Pressure: Ensure all tires are inflated to the manufacturer’s specifications.
  2. Create Center Line: Use targets to align a laser down the side of the vehicle, establishing a precise center line.
  3. Set Front Line: Measure 3,000 mm from the center line to set the front alignment line.
  4. Measure Sensor Angles: Using the provided charts and tools, measure the height and angles of the sensors.
How to use our 7 Steps ADAS to perform a Radar Alignment & Parking Sensor Registration on a 2018 Toyota Camry.

Millimeter Wave Radar Calibration

  1. Align the Radar: Use lasers to ensure the radar is perfectly perpendicular to the vehicle.
  2. Perform Calibration: Use the Techstream software to execute the radar calibration. Start with a misalignment reading, followed by an offset reading, and finish with the axis adjustment.

Parking Assist Sonar Registration

  1. Measure and Record Data: Measure the height and angle of each sensor and record the data.
  2. Enter Data in Software: Input the recorded data into the Techstream software to complete the sonar registration.

Lessons and Insights

Throughout this process, we emphasized the importance of:

  • Accuracy: Ensuring all measurements and alignments are precise to avoid errors during calibration.
  • Documentation: Saving all relevant information and measurements for future reference and insurance purposes.
  • Practice: Continuous practice and learning to improve efficiency and accuracy in ADAS calibrations.

Conclusion

By following this structured 7 Step ADAS approach, we successfully completed the necessary calibrations for the 2018 Toyota Camry within an hour. This method saves time and ensures a high level of precision, crucial for the safety and functionality of modern ADAS-equipped vehicles.

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