Rain/Light Recognition Sensor G397, Removing And Installing: Installing

Preparing the removed sensor for installation

-- Release the retainers -arrows- and remove the spring -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Retaining Tabs

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-- Press on the new spring until it audibly engages.

-- Remove the silicone pad -2- without any residue.

Fig 2: Identifying Silicone Pad

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-- Clean the adhesive surface -1- using a lint-free cloth.

-- Remove the silicone paper -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Film

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Conditions

• The protective film -2- remains on the silicone pad as an assembly aid.

-- Center the silicone pad -2- on the sensor -3- using the clear protective film -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Protective Film

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-- Press on the silicone pad onto the sensor without leaving air bubbles.

-- Remove the protective film -2-.

Fig 5: Identifying Silicone Pad

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Tip

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

Preparing the new sensor for installation

-- Lightly press together the grip surfaces -arrows- and remove the protective cap -2-, at the same time do not touch the humidity sensor.

Fig 6: Identifying Protective Cap

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Tip

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

Installing the sensor in the vehicle

-- Clean the adhesive surface on the windshield with cleaning solution. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Remove the remaining silicone without residue.

-- Apply cleaning solution on the entire silicone pad. Refer to Parts Information.

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

Fig 7: Identifying Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

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Conditions

• The sensor must not have any embedded objects or bubbles between it and the windshield.

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

-- Connect the connector -3-.

-- Install the interior rearview mirror. Refer to INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

If the sensor was replaced, the test plan for replacing the sensor must be performed.

-- Perform the "Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Replacing" function using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tool. Refer to Diagnostic Entries .