Rain Sensor: Removal

NOTE:

Do not damage or touch the silicone (coupling medium).
Be careful so that the silicon is not contaminated by foreign substances, dust, etc.
Use caution, as the silicon may be damaged if you try to separate the rain sensor forcibly.

Information

The dust or foreign substance on the rain sensor may have bad influence on the performance of the rain sensor. In order to ensure accurate function of the rain sensor, protect the sensor surface with the protection cover until the sensor is installed on the bracket.
The coupling pad on the rain sensor surface is adhesive and the coupling pad may stick to the windshield during the use depending on the environment condition.
Therefore, it may be damaged when you try to remove the rain sensor from the windshield forcibly. Use caution when separating it from the windshield.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the inside rear view mirror cover (A).

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Remove the cover (A).

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Disconnect the rain sensor connector (A).

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Remove the rain sensor (A) after separating the clamp from the bracket.
1. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver (-) into a space at the bottom or top, between the rain sensor and bracket.
2. Pull the rain sensor slowly up and down in the vertical direction of the glass, then disassemble the rain sensor slowly from windshield without damaging the silicone on the sensor.
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NOTE:
- It may be damaged when you try to remove the rain sensor from the windshield forcibly. Use caution when separating it from the windshield.
- When detaching the silicone under a high temperature, it may be easily damaged because of the adhesive strength of the silicone. Remove the silicone in a cool environment.