Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, REPLACING: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi A4 allroad. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Screwdriver

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-- Switch off the ignition and place the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

-- 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 retainers on the spring -2- -arrows-.

-- Wait one minute so that the silicone pad can be removed 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-.

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

Any silicone residue must be completely removed.