Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

CAUTION:

Always clean the windshield surface inside the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- holder before installing. Remove any traces of the connecting pad still remaining on the windshield.
Surface (connecting pads) of Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must not be contaminated or damaged when installing. Replace the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- if the connecting pad is damaged. Refer to RAIN/LIGHT RECOGNITION SENSOR, SERVICING .

Surface (connecting pads) of the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must not be contaminated when installing.

If the surface (connecting pads) of the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- is contaminated, it can be potentially cleaned by "applying" and then "pulling off" one or more adhesive strips.

-- Always clean the windshield inside the retaining plate.

-- Remove the cap from the new Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.

-- Insert the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1- into the retaining plate on the windshield -2- and then press it in securely.

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Approximately 10 minutes after installing, there must be no air bubbles between the windshield and connecting pads for the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.

-- Connect the connector -A- and install the wire cover to secure the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1-.

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-- Install the interior rearview mirror. Refer to INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- was replaced, it must be coded use the => Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.