61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor

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Expand two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below and detach.

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

Fig 1: Removing Two-Part Mirror Base Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Press locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2) towards bottom.

Installation note:

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

If necessary, initialize RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR .

Fig 2: Pressing Locks

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Replacement

Carry out programming/encoding.