Rain/Light Recognition Sensor - G397-, Replacing, From My 2013: Installing

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Fig 1: Locating Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

CAUTION:

Risk Of Damaging 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.

-- Gently press the grip surfaces -arrows- on the protective cap -2- together and remove from the sensor -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap

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NOTE:

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

-- Spray the entire surface of the silicone pad -3- with the Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 .

-- Insert the sensor -4- into the mount -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

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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 on the clips -1 and 5- until they audibly engage.

-- Connect the connector -3-.

-- After replacing the rain/light recognition sensor, it must be re-coded in "Guided Functions " mode using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester