Remount the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor

• Carefully clean new windshield in the contact area (1)  of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.

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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 rain-light-solar sensor (2)  .
• Slowly detach the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (1)  from the holder (2)  in the direction of the arrow and simultaneously monitor the release of silicone surface from the outside.

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

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Checking the gel pad 

Check 

• Check the silicone-coated surface (1)  and the PCB (2)  for damage.

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Result 

» The silicone-coated surface (1)  is damaged.

Measure

• Replace the gel pad.

  Result 

  » PCB (2)  is damaged.

  Measure

• Replace rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.

  Replacing the gel pad 

• Pull off the gel pad (1)  manually.

  Do not touch or damage the PCB (2)  .

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• Remove present residual gel using a microfiber cloth.
• Clean the surface of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor with a microfiber cloth soaked in a solvent cleaner R2.

Cleaning agent R2

500 ml

83190417324

• Replace gel pad.

  Parts:  Gel pad

• Pull off the yellow protective film (1)  .

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• Position the gel pad (1)  centrally on the surface of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (2)  .

  Do not squeeze out any air pockets present.

  Air pockets disappear within 30 min after assembly of the sensor on the windshield.

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• Pull off the protective film (1)  .

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• Feed the rain-light-solar and condensation sensor (1)  into the holder (2)  on the new windshield in the direction of the arrow.

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• Centrally press on the solar rain/driving-light sensor and condensation sensor (2)  onto the metal spring (3)  .

  To lock, consecutively press down both sheet metal tabs (4)  on every side.

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• Check field of view for air pockets.

  Visible shading (1)  and (2)  do not represent air pockets, but indicate the optical element of the sensor. This is not a functional limitation.

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