Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

NOTE:

Replace the silicon pad.

-- Clean the adhesive surface on the windshield with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 .

-- Remove the silicone pad -2- cleanly from the sensor -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Rest Of Sensor Foil From Rain Sensor

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-- Clean the adhesive surface on the sensor with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 .

-- Remove the silicone paper -3- from the silicone pad -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Silicone Paper From Sensor Foil

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-- The clear protective film -1- remains on the silicone pad as an assembly aid.

-- Center the silicone pad on the sensor -2- using the clear protective film -1-.

Fig 3: Placing Sensor Foil On Rain Sensor With Help Of Transparent Protective Foil

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-- Press the silicone pad through the protective film -1- onto the sensor -2- without forming any bubbles.

Fig 4: Pressing Sensor Foil Onto Rain Sensor Without Bubbles

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

Fig 5: Cleaning Sensor Contact Surface On Windshield With Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04

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NOTE:

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

-- Spray the entire surface of the silicone pad -1- with the Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 and insert the sensor into the mount.

Fig 6: Spraying Entire Surface Of Sensor Foil With Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04 And Inserting Sensor In Mirror Base

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CAUTION:

The Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must have no embedded objects or bubbles between it and the windshield to function correctly.

-- Press the retaining clip onto the mounting plate until it audibly engages.

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Retaining Tabs

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Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the silicon pad and retainer.

-- Release the retaining tabs on the retainer -1- -arrows- and remove it from the sensor -2-.

-- Press on the new retainer until it audibly engages.

-- Clean the adhesive surface on the windshield with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 .

Any silicone residue must be completely removed.

-- Remove the silicone pad -2- cleanly from the sensor -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Silicone Pad

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-- Clean the adhesive surface -1- on the sensor with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 .

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

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Film

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

-- Center the silicone pad -2- on the sensor -3- using the clear protective film -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Protective Film

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-- Press the silicone pad through the protective film onto the sensor without forming any bubbles.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Silicone Pad

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NOTE:

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

-- Spray the entire surface of the silicone pad with the Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 .

-- Insert the sensor -4- into the mount -2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

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CAUTION:

The Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must have no embedded objects or bubbles between it and the windshield to function correctly.

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

-- Connect the connector -3-.