Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Servicing

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Only the housing and optical unit can be replaced if the optical unit (coupling cushion) is damaged.

The housing and optical unit are always delivered with mounting clips. Remove these clips if they are not needed.

Procedure

-- Remove the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-. Refer to RAIN/LIGHT RECOGNITION SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

The sensor electronics may be damaged.

Be careful not to insert the screwdriver all the way through the housing up to the sensor electronics.
Do not touch the sensor electronics.

-- Press the tab -2- on both sides and separate the upper section -1- with optical unit from the lower section -3-.

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-- Remove the rain sensor electronics at the connector -4- from the old lower section and install the new electronics the exact same way.

CAUTION:

The sensor electronics may be damaged.

-- Assemble the new housing upper section with optical unit and protective cover with the housing lower section.

-- Pry the clip and bracket -1- out of the rain sensor housing -2- with a screwdriver.

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-- Install the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-. Refer to RAIN/LIGHT RECOGNITION SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .