61 35 683 Replacing optics for solar rain/light sensor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SOLAR RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR

Optics can only be replaced in the following equipment specifications:

E60/E61 without head-up display
E60/E61 without lane departure warning

Carefully expand catches (1) of solar rain/light sensor (2).

Remove optical element (3).

Installation:

Remove protective cover from replacement optical element.

Catches (1) of solar sensor (2) must not be damaged.

Observe laser markings (4) of fitting aid.

Fig 1: Identifying Solar Rain/Light Sensor, Optical Element And Catches

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When fitting a different type of windscreen, carry out CODING to determine the windscreen type for the light sensor.

Carry out INITIALIZATION to calibrate the rain sensor to the windscreen.