Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Open the wiring guide on the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.

-- Disconnect the connector -A- from the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector -A- Harness Cover And Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -1-

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NOTE:

Not every Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- has the opening -3-. If this opening is not there, pry it out at another suitable location.

-- Pry the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1- out of the retaining plate -2- at the opening -3- using a suitable flat-head screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -1- Installed And Pressed Firmly Into Plate In Windshield -2-

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NOTE:

While removing, the complete Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- and not just the upper shell of the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must be pried off.