Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- has a silicone layer as a contact surface to the windshield.

The Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- is designed so that it can be used again. The only requirement to use it again is that the connecting pad must not be damaged or dirty (check the connecting pad).

If a Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- is replaced with a Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- with a different part number, the new Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must be coded using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

The Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- cannot be optionally installed. For the correct Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).

Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Remove the ignition key, if equipped.

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

After loosening the retainer, wait at least one minute. This allows the silicone layer to release tension and is not damaged while removing.

-- Release the left and right retainer -arrows-.

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-- Starting at the top, carefully pry the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1- out of the frame on the windshield.

-- Release and remove the connection -1- and remove the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -2-.

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CAUTION:

Until it is reinstalled, store the removed Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- so that the connecting pad is not contaminated with dust or other deposits.