61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version with Autobeam:

Expand two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below and detach.

Feed out two-part mirror base cover (1) and remove.

NOTE: Catches of two-part mirror base cover (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Two-Part Mirror Base Cover And Removal Direction

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Press locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2) towards bottom.

Installation:

Do not damage optical element covered by rain/light sensor (2).

If necessary, initialize Rain/Light Sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections, Locks, Rain/Light Sensor And Removal Direction

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Replacement: