Removing the low beam sensor

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR MIRROR .
• Refer to REMOVING THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .

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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.