Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR

Detach two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below.

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

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

Fig 1: Disconnecting Two-Part Mirror Base Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Release locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2) from optical element.

Installation note:

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

Initialize RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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