Section 14 (Wiper System & Washer System (Service Information)): Sensor-Rain: Description

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Fig 1: Rain Sensor

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The Rain Sensor is the primary component of the automatic wiper system.

Fig 2: Locating Rain Sensor

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The rain sensor is located on the inside of the windshield, just below the rear view mirror mounting button (1).

Fig 3: Exploded View Of Rain Sensor

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Sliding cam locks (6) on each side of the top sides of the sensor (either side of the connector) secures the sensor to the mounting bracket (9) that is bonded (1) to the windshield glass. A small screwdriver can be used to push in the tabs until the slider protrudes from the opposing side of the sensor case (5). Concealed within the sensor housing (5) is the electronic circuitry (7) of the module, which includes four Infrared diodes, four photocells, and a microprocessor.

The rain sensor software is Flash compatible, which means it can be reprogrammed using Flash reprogramming procedures. However, if any of the hardware of the sensor is damaged or faulty, the entire rain sensor must be replaced. The rain sensor bracket (9) is serviced as a unit with the windshield glass. If the bracket is faulty, damaged, or separated from the windshield glass, the windshield must be replaced.