Auto Glass Technician how-to

How to Calibrate a Windshield-Mounted ADAS Camera

Cameras must see correctly.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Cameras must see correctly. In short: check; level; set, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check manufacturer procedure.

  2. Level the vehicle.

  3. Set up targets.

  4. Connect the scan tool.

  5. Run calibration.

  6. Verify and document.

Safety reminders for auto glass technicians

  • Wear cut-resistant gloves
  • Wear eye protection
  • Lift glass with two people or tools
  • Follow drive-away times

Windshield · Laminated glass · Tempered glass · Urethane · Primer · Pinch weld: see the full auto glass technician glossary.

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