Remove rain-light-solar-condensation 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.
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.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Push in retaining spring (3) on both sides and unlock the lock (4) by means of a screwdriver.
- Release the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (2).
- Slowly pull the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (1) in direction of arrow from the holder (2).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.
- Check the silicone-coated surface (1) for damage.
- When replacing windscreen: Immediately install the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor on the new windscreen.