64 11 970 Replacing fogging sensor (up to 10/2008)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove two-part mirror base cover . See 51 16 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INSIDE MIRROR (WITH RAIN SENSOR) or 51 16 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING INSIDE MIRROR (WITH JAPANESE INSIDE MIRROR WITH ELECTRONIC TOLL FUNCTION)

Unclip fogging sensor (1) from retaining tabs (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation:

Make sure fogging sensor (1) is securely seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Fogging Sensor From Retaining Tabs

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Installation:

Sensor surface (1) must be clean and free from grease.

Fig 2: Identifying Sensor Surface

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