General notes
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A dry and undamaged windscreen surface is necessary for installing the sensor. The sensor must always be cemented to the windscreen without any trapped bubbles. For trouble-free operation of the sensor, there must be no streaks on the windscreen. Moreover, the wiper blades must be OK.
The gel between the sensor and the windscreen is applied on the optical element (new part).
- 3rd generation sensor
You cannot dismantle the sensor without damaging it. the gel is destroyed.
- 4th generation sensor
You can dismantle the sensor without damaging it. The gel is not destroyed.
Make sure you install the correct sensor types.