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

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Install In The Reverse Order Of Removal While Noting The Following:

NOTE:

Replace the silicon pad.

-- Clean the adhesive surface on the windshield with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 .

-- Remove the silicone pad -2- cleanly from the sensor -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Rest Of Sensor Foil From Rain Sensor

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-- Clean the adhesive surface on the sensor with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 .

-- Remove the silicone paper -3- from the silicone pad -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Silicone Paper From Sensor Foil

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-- The clear protective film -1- remains on the silicone pad as an assembly aid.

-- Center the silicone pad on the sensor -2- using the clear protective film -1-.

Fig 3: Placing Sensor Foil On Rain Sensor With Help Of Transparent Protective Foil

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-- Press the silicone pad through the protective film -1- onto the sensor -2- without forming any bubbles.

Fig 4: Pressing Sensor Foil Onto Rain Sensor Without Bubbles

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-- Remove the protective film -1- from the silicone pad -2-.

Fig 5: Cleaning Sensor Contact Surface On Windshield With Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04

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NOTE:

To avoid contaminating the silicone pad, remove the protective film just before installing it.

-- Spray the entire surface of the silicone pad -1- with the Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 and insert the sensor into the mount.

Fig 6: Spraying Entire Surface Of Sensor Foil With Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04 And Inserting Sensor In Mirror Base

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CAUTION:

The Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- Must Have Not Have Any Embedded Objects Or Bubbles Between It And The Windshield So That It Functions Correctly.

-- Press the clip onto the mounting plate until it audibly engages.