Remove driving light sensor

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON THE INSIDE MIRROR .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTERIOR MIRROR .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to silicone surface.
A damaged silicone surface can lead to malfunctioning of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.

Do not tap or damage the silicone-coated surface on the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.
After loosening lock, wait approx.
30 min. at 20°C for silicone surface to relax.

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Disconnect the connector (1).
Push in retaining spring (3) on both sides and unlock the lock (4) by means of a screwdriver.
Release driving light sensor.
Slowly pull the driving light sensor (1) in direction of arrow from the holder (2).

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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to silicone surface.
A damaged silicone surface can lead to malfunctioning of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.
- Do not tap or damage the silicone-coated surface on the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.
- After loosening lock, wait approx. 30 min. at 20°C for silicone surface to relax.
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Check the silicone-coated surface (1) and the printed circuit board (2) for damage.
When replacing windscreen: Immediately install the driving light sensor on the new windscreen.