64 11 970 Replacing fogging sensor (from 10/2008)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 Wedge

WARNING: Make sure rooms are well ventilated when working with adhesive remover indoors.

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use paint thinner to clean the bonding surface

Press on end caps (1) and at same time press them apart; this releases clip connection of both caps (1).

Fig 1: Press On End Caps (1) And At Same Time Press Them Apart

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Twist mirror (1) at an angle towards front and right/top. Swivel left end cap (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip (3) from the metal foot.

Fig 2: Twist Mirror (1) At An Angle Towards Front And Right/Top

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: If necessary, carefully heat fogging sensor (2) with a hot air blower to approx. 40-60 °C.

Lift off fogging sensor (2) with special tool 00 9 317 and slowly pull off from windshield. Installation: Bonding surface must be dry and free of dust and grease. Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service). After cleaning, do not touch bonding surface with bare hands.

Fig 3: Disconnect Plug Connection (1)

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Pull off protective film completely from fogging sensor (3). Place mounting template (1) as pictured on rain sensor (2). Press fogging sensor (3) in direction of arrow with a contact pressure of =15 N/ cm2 onto inside of windshield.

Fig 4: Place Mounting Template (1) On Rain Sensor (2)

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NOTE: Firm thumb pressure achieves approx. 30 N/cm2 Remove mounting template (1) carefully from fogging sensor (3).