Remove rain-light-solar-condensation sensor

Preliminary work

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.
Slowly pull the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (1) in arrow direction from the holder (2).

In the process, pay attention from outside to the loosening of the silicone surface.

The silicone surface must evenly loosen from the windshield, if required, detach slower.

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