Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

Thoroughly clean the windshield surface inside the frame for the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- before installing. Remove any traces of the connecting pad that may still be on the windshield.

-- Thoroughly clean the windshield in the baseplate with cleaning solution. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

When installing a new rain/light recognition sensor

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap

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-- Gently press the grip surfaces -arrows- on the protective cap -2- together and remove from the sensor -1-.

CAUTION:

To avoid contaminating the connecting pad, remove the protective cap just before installing it.

When installing a previously installed rain/light recognition sensor

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-- Remove the connecting pad -2- in the -direction of the arrow- without leaving any residue on the sensor -1-.

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

-- Clean the adhesive surface on the sensor -1- with a lint-free towel.

-- Remove the silicone paper -1- from the connecting pad -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Film

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-- The clear protective film -2- remains on the connecting pad as an assembly aid.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Film

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-- Press the connecting pad -2- through the protective film -1- free of bubbles on the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -3-.

-- Remove the protective film -2- from the connecting pad -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Silicone Pad

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CAUTION:

To avoid contaminating the connecting pad, remove the protective film just before installing it.

Continuation for all versions

Fig 5: Identifying Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

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-- Insert the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -4- into the mount -2-.

The Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -4- must not have any embedded objects or bubbles between it and the windshield so that it functions correctly.

-- Press on the clips -1- and -5- until they audibly engage.

-- Connect the connector -3-.

-- Read out the DTC memory and delete the sporadic faults using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

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