Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Servicing, VALEO

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

-- Carefully remove the sensor film -2- or remaining sensor film carefully from the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1-.

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CAUTION:

The surface on the sensor must be completely free of any remaining film.

-- Clean the sensor surfaces with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

-- Remove the silicone paper -3- from the sensor film -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Silicone Paper From Sensor Foil

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The transparent protective film -1- serves as an assembly aid and remains on the sensor film.

-- Place the sensor film -2- on the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -3- using the transparent protective film -1-.

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-- Press the sensor film through the protective film -1- free of bubbles on the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -2-.

Fig 2: Pressing Sensor Foil Onto Rain Sensor Without Bubbles

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-- Remove the transparent protective film -1- from the sensor film -2-.

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