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

Fig 1: Removing Rain/Light Recognition Sensor From Mount

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-- Remove the interior rearview mirror. Refer to Interior Equipment .

-- Disconnect the connector.

-- Release the retaining tab -arrows- with a small screwdriver.

-- Remove the retaining clip -2- from the mounting plate -1-.

-- Wait one minute so that the silicon pad can release without leaving any residue.

-- Loosen the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -3- by moving it back and forth and remove it from the mount.

-- Remove the silicon pad from the windshield, leaving no residue.

Fig 1: Locating Screwdriver

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Vehicles with ignition lock: Remove the key.

-- Remove the interior rearview mirror. Refer to INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Insert a narrow screwdriver -5- into the opening as shown and release the retaining tabs -2- -arrows-.

-- Wait one minute so that the silicon pad can release without leaving any residue.

-- Loosen the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -4- by moving it back and forth and remove it from the mount -1-.

Fig 2: Locating Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

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