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