Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

CAUTION:

Risk of damage of the connecting pad due to contaminations.

- Only remove the protective film right before installing.

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 on the inside of the holding plate using cleaning solution. Refer to the Parts Information.

When installing a new rain/light recognition sensor

-- Release the tabs on the protective cap -1- in -direction of the arrow A-.

-- Remove the protective cap -1- in the -direction of the arrow B- from the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.

NOTE:

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

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the connecting pad.

- Only remove the protective cap immediately before installation.

When installing a previously installed rain/light recognition sensor

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-- Remove the connecting pad -2- in -direction of the arrow- without leaving any residue from the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1-.

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

-- Clean the adhesive surface at the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1- using a lint-free cloth.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Film

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-- The protective film -2- remains on the connecting pad as a mounting aid.

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

Fig 2: 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 3: Identifying Silicone Pad

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CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the connecting pad.

- Only remove the protective film right before installing.

Continuation for all versions

Fig 4: 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-.

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