61 35 683 Replacing optical element for solar rain/light sensor

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove SOLAR RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR 

Optical element can only be replaced in the following equipment specifications: 

• E60/E61 without head-up display
• E60/E61 without lane departure warning

Carefully expand catches (1) of solar rain/light sensor (2).

Remove optical element (3).

Installation: 

Remove protective cover from replacement optical element.

Catches (1) of solar sensor (2) must not be damaged.

Observe laser markings (4) of fitting aid.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cover From Replacement Optical Element

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Carry out INITIALIZATION .

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING  if installing a different windscreen type.