64 11 970 Replacing fogging sensor

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63) .

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove two-part mirror base cover, refer to 61 35 177 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR .

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.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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.

Fig 1: Lifting Off Fogging Sensor (2) With Special Tool 00 9 317 And Slowly Pulling Off From Windshield

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Installation:

Bonding surface must be dry and free of dust and grease.

Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover.

After cleaning, do not touch bonding surface with bare hands.

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.

NOTE: Firm thumb pressure attains approx. 30 N/cm² .

Remove mounting template (1) carefully from fogging sensor (3).

Fig 2: Installing Fogging Sensor

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