Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES THROUGH MY 2012: Removing
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-- 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 retaining clip -2- from the mounting plate -1-.
-- Wait one minute so that the silicon pad can release without leaving any residue.
-- Loosen the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -3- by moving it back and forth and remove it from the mount.
-- Remove the silicon pad from the windshield, leaving no residue.