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Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FROM MY 2010: Removing

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Fig 1: Locating Screwdriver
GWWA92-10304Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- 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- -item 4- by moving it back and forth and remove it from the mount -1-.

Fig 2: Locating Rain/Light Recognition Sensor
GWWA92-10278Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
CAUTION:

Risk of damage to the humidity sensor.

  • The humidity sensor -arrow- on the rain/light recognition sensor -1- is extremely sensitive and must not be damaged.
  • A damaged humidity sensor must be replaced.