Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES FROM MY 2013: Installing

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Retaining Tabs

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

-- 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: Removing Silicone Pad From Sensor

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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: Pressing Silicone Pad Through The Protective Film Onto Sensor

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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: Removing Protective Film From Silicone Pad

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

-- Connect the connector -3-.