61 35 683 Replacing optics for rain/light solar sensor (up to 03/2009)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove RAIN/LIGHT SOLAR SENSOR

Carefully unlock latch mechanisms (1) of rain/light solar sensor (2).

Remove optics for rain/light solar sensor (3).

Installation note:

Detach protective cover from new optics for rain/light solar sensor.

Latch mechanisms (1) of rain/light solar sensor (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Observe laser marking (4) of fitting aid.

Fig 1: Identifying Latch mechanisms, Rain/Light Solar Sensor With Optics And Laser Marking

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NOTE:

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