Rain/Light Recognition Sensor - G397-, Removing And Installing, From My 2013: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Retaining Tabs

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Install In The Reverse Order Of Removal While Noting The Following:

NOTE:

Replace The Silicone Pad And Spring.

-- Release the retainers on the old spring -1- -arrows- and remove it from the sensor -2-.

-- Press on the new spring 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- from the sensor -3- without leaving any residue.

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 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 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-.