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VORAD Collision Warning System ® More time on the road ® Service Manual VORAD Collision Warning System VOSM0030 October 2007 EVT-300...
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Before starting a vehicle: each component may vary for your vehicle. Sit in the driver’s seat. Always use genuine Eaton replacement parts. For a com- Place the vehicle in neutral. plete list of approved and reputable dealers, write to: Set the parking brake.
Table of Contents Cautions, Warnings, and Notes ..........................1 How to Use This Manual ............................1 Side Sensor Display ..............................3 Side Sensor Display Removal ............................ 4 Side Sensor Display Installation ..........................5 Side Sensor ................................6 Side Sensor Removal ..............................7 Side Sensor Installation .............................
This manual is designed to provide detailed information necessary to service and repair the VORAD system. The service procedures in this manual are for VORAD components only. To locate the information you need, simply locate the procedure in the index, turn to the page specified, and follow the procedure.
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Manufacturing Part Number This number is used for manufacturing use. Serial Number The CPU serial number is the sequential identification number of the VORAD unit. Have the CPU serial number available when calling for service assistance. Service Part Number This number is located below the Manufacturing Part Number and serial numbers. It is a reference number that is used...
Service Procedure Side Sensor Display Special Instructions Required Tools • Basic Hand Tools Procedure may vary by OEM. • Torque Wrench Use care not to overtighten acorn nuts. Side Sensor Display...
Service Procedure Side Sensor Display Removal Procedure- Remove the two (2) acorn nuts, two (2) #4 flat washers, Disconnect the VORAD Harness from the Side Sensor and two (2) # 4 lock washers from the Side Sensor Dis- Display. play.
Service Procedure Side Sensor Display Installation Procedure- Reconnect the VORAD Harness to the Side Sensor Dis- Align the Side Sensor Display with the view from the play. driver’s seat. Reconnect Harness to Align Side Sensor Side Sensor Display Display Side Sensor...
Service Procedure Side Sensor Removal Procedure- Disconnect the VORAD Side Sensor Harness. Remove the Side Sensor from the bracket. Disconnect Harness Remove Side Sensor from Side Sensor from Bracket Side Sensor Side Sensor VORAD Harness Remove the four (4) mounting capscrews that secure the Side Sensor to the mounting bracket.
Service Procedure Side Sensor Installation Procedure- Install the Side Sensor on the mounting bracket. Reconnect the VORAD Side Sensor Harness to the Side Sensor. Install Side Sensor on Reconnect Harness to Bracket Side Sensor Side Sensor Mounting Bolt Wrench Side Sensor Attach the Side Sensor to the mounting bracket with the four (4) capscrews and tighten properly.
Disconnect the Antenna Harness from the Antenna Remove the four (4) mounting capscrews. Assembly. Remove Antenna Disconnect Harness Mounting Bolts from Antenna VORAD Wrench Harness Mounting Bolts Antenna Remove the Antenna Assembly fairing, if applicable. Remove the Antenna Assembly from the vehicle bumper or the Antenna Assembly mounting plate.
Service Procedure Antenna Assembly Installation Procedure- Install the Antenna Assembly onto the bumper or the Antenna Assembly mounting plate. Install the four (4) mounting capscrews and tighten prop- erly. Note: Specific torque values vary according to OEM cap- screw usage. Reconnect the Antenna Harness with dielectric grease on the connection.
Service Procedure Driver Display Unit Special Instructions Required Tools • Basic Hand Tools Procedure may vary by OEM. V ol W ar ni ng Le ve R an Driver Display Unit...
Service Procedure Driver Display Unit Removal Procedure- Disconnect the VORAD Harness from the back of the Clean the surface area where the Driver Display Unit was Driver Display Unit. installed. Use an alcohol-based cleaner. Cleaning Mounting Disconnect Harness from Surface...
Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the Driver Driver Display Unit and attach to the mounting bracket (provided screws can also be used). Reconnect the VORAD Harness to the Driver Display Unit. Final Check Make sure the Driver Display Unit is securely mounted.
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Remove Adhesive Tape Backing from Braket Install Driver Display Unit to Mounting Bracket Reconnect Harness to Driver Display Unit Driver Display Unit Driver Display Unit Vo lu W ar ni ng Le ve R an VORAD Harness Driver Display Unit Installation...
Service Procedure Central Processing Unit Special Instructions Required Tools • Basic Hand Tools Procedure may vary by OEM. • Torque Wrench Central Processing Unit Ground Strap 32-Way Connector...
Note the orientation of the Central Processing Unit as indicated by the arrow located on the Central Processing Unit. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Disconnect the VORAD Harness 32-way connector from the Central Processing Unit. Disconnect the Central Processing Unit ground strap. Remove the four (4) mounting capscrews.
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Service Procedure Disconnect Negative Battery Cable Battery Disconnect 32-Way Connector Central Processing Unit Disconnect Ground Strap 32-Way Connector Remove Mounting Screws Central Processing Ground Strap Unit Wrench Remove Central Processing Unit Central Processing Unit Central Processing Unit Central Processing Unit Removal...
Final Check Make sure the Central Processing Unit orientation is correct. Make sure the mounting screws are tightened properly. Make sure the Central Processing Unit ground strap retaining nut is tightened properly. Make sure the VORAD Harness is connected and locked.
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Service Procedure Note Orientation Arrow Install Mounting Bolts Arrow Wrench Central Processing Unit Reconnect Ground Strap Central Processing Unit Reconnect 32-Way Ground Strap Central Processing Connector Unit Central Processing Unit Wrench Reconnect Negative Battery Cable 32-Way Connector Battery Setup and Configure as Necessary Central Processing Unit Installation...
Service Procedure Antenna Assembly Alignment Special Instructions Required Tools • Basic Hand Tools Alignment of the Antenna Assembly is a repetitive process of • Digital Level adjusting the vertical and horizontal axis. Slots in the mount- ing brackets allow for these adjustments. •...
Service Procedure Vertical Alignment The recommended Antenna Assembly alignment is down .5° from vertical. The Antenna Assembly aim angle can be mea- sured by a digital level which is held against the face of the Antenna Assembly. Slightly loosen the four (4) screws, using a 5/32" (4 mm) allen wrench, that attach the Antenna Assembly to its mounting bracket.
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Service Procedure Loosen Screws with Allen Wrench Push Antenna Assembly Back Antenna Hold Level Against Antenna Assembly Move Assembly to Proper Adjustment Torque Screws to Secure Antenna Assembly Antenna Antenna Assembly - Vertical Alignment...
Service Procedure Horizontal Alignment (Azimuth) The Antenna Assembly must be facing straight ahead (azi- muth) of the truck in order to optimally detect objects in the same lane as the truck is driving. Select two truck reference points that are identical and symmetrical about the truck centerline.
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Service Procedure Select Reference Points Reference Points Place Straight Edge Across Antenna Assembly Measure Between Straight Edge and Vehicle Reference Points Adjust Until Reference Points are Equal Measure Antenna Torque Screws to Secure Antenna Assembly Repeat Until Adjustment Within Specs Antenna Assembly - Horizontal Alignment...
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