(Removing rain-light-solar-condensation sensor)

• Press in the retaining springs (1) on both sides in the arrow direction and unlock the lock by means of a screwdriver (2) in the arrow direction
  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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• Pull the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (3) slowly off the windshield. In the process, pay attention from outside to the loosening of the silicone surface

  The silicone surface must evenly loosen from the windshield; if necessary, pull off slower

• Guide out rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (3) from the holder

When replacing the windshield, the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor must  be installed on the new windshield