Rain/Light Recognition Sensor - G397-, Removing And Installing, Through My 2012: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing Rain/Light Recognition Sensor From Mount

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove The Interior Rearview Mirror. Refer To INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector.

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

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

-- Wait one minute so that the silicone pad can be removed without leaving any residue.

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

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