Lonewolf95

Hi guys,

Does anyone know how to calibrate the front camera for parking assist (surround view)?
Removed my front bumper for some minor cosmetic work and after put it back on the front camera was a little off. There’s no motor behind the camera to control it so I assume it only needs computer/software calibration.

virtualrc

So far I haven't seen anyone here discuss a DIY approach to this. The service manual spans many pages of specific equipment and instructions on how to do calibration. If it's real bad you might be better off taking it to Audi.

Lonewolf95

Thank you. I kind knew it’s probably a dealer only job. Just wished someone here happened to know how to DIY before I have take it to stealership lol...

virtualrc

Any chance things didn’t go back in place correctly? Also curious to what extent things are messed up. Do you have a pic of the parking system screens that show how jacked up it is?

Lonewolf95

There were only a few screws and clips that hold the bumper and camera and all seem to be locked in place properly.

Here is a picture. Doesn’t seem to be too bad though.

DallasDave

I was in VCDS today and noticed these settings. Perhaps they might be useful to you.

85 - On Board Cam. IDE03355-Static calibration: yaw angle -0.134 °
85 - On Board Cam. IDE03356-Static calibration: pitch angle -1.899 °
85 - On Board Cam. IDE03357-Static calibration: roll angle 0.001 °
85 - On Board Cam. IDE03358-Static calibration: camera height 1327 mm
85 - On Board Cam. IDE02001-Body height left front wheel house edge 0.00 mm
85 - On Board Cam. IDE02002-Body height right front wheel house edge 0.00 mm
85 - On Board Cam. IDE02003-Body height left rear wheel house edge 0.00 mm
85 - On Board Cam. IDE02004-Body height right rear wheel house edge 0.00 mm

virtualrc

Now that looks interesting. I wonder if you could do the adjustments real-time with the parking camera up on the screen.

Lonewolf95

Thanks for the info guys. I suppose it's not DIY possible and requires special tools to measure that .001°

Geomeo

The 0.001 sounds like over kill. As soon as you sit in the drivers seat the roll angle will probably dip a few. I’d probably adjust it in manually. Or have a go at least. The z axis or height is done in millimeters. Got a British ruler handy?

H-M3

I am planning to get my front bumper resprayed due to chipping. Should I do anything to avoid the front camera getting misaligned?
thanks