Removing the low beam 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.
Release the low beam sensor.
Slowly detach the low beam sensor (1) from the holder (2) in arrow direction.

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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 PCB (2) on the low beam sensor for damage.
When replacing windshield: Immediately install the low beam sensor on the new windshield.