61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Unclamp cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Pull out locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation note:

Do not damage optical element covered by rain/light sensor (2).

Replacement:

Encode JBE and initialize RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR (2).

Fig 2: Removing Rain/Light Sensor

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