Rain Sensor Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

The reflection rate at the moment first switch the Ignition to ON after replacing the rain sensor with a new one is stored as the condition indicating no precipitation on the windshield. Therefore, remove water and dirt from the windshield before turning on the engine switch.
Perform the rain sensor initialization In the following cases: See RAIN SENSOR REINITIALIZATION SETTING .
- The windshield is replaced and the rain sensor is reused
- The auto wiper system operates incorrectly

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the notch on the rain sensor cover, turn it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and detach the tab A.

Fig 1: Identifying Notch In Rearview Mirror
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Remove the rain sensor cover in the direction shown in the figure.
Disconnect the rain sensor connector.

Fig 2: Illustrating Rain Sensor Cover Removal
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Fig 3: View Of Disconnecting Rain Sensor Connector
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Slide the tab B in the direction of the arrow and remove the rain sensor while supporting it with the hand.

Fig 4: View Of Sliding Tab
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Remove the rain sensor in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 5: View Of Rain Sensor Removal
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Install in the reverse order of removal.