61 35 179 Replacing and installing (replacing) the solar rain/light sensor and condensation sensor

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Attention !

Observe the information on PROTECTION FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INSIDE MIRROR

Removal:

Disconnect connector (1).

Unlock rain/light/solar and condensation sensor (2) at metal spring (3).

For this purpose, press both sides of the metal spring (3), insert the screwdriver (4) on the side and raise the latch mechanism.

Attention !

Risk of damage!

After loosening lock, wait approx. 30 min. at 20°C for silicone surface to relax.

Fig 1: Removing Rain/Light/Solar And Condensation Sensor

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Pull the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor (1) slowly from holder (2) in direction of arrow.

NOTE: When replacing the windscreen, only remount the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor (1) after disassembly of the windscreen.
Pull off the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor (1) slowly while observing from outside the release of the silicone surface.
The silicone surface must evenly loosen from the windscreen, if applicable, pull off slower.

Fig 2: Pulling Rain/Light/Solar And Condensation Sensor From Holder

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Attention !

Risk of damage!

The silicone-coated surface (1) and the printed circuit board (2) on the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor must not be touched or damaged!

Fig 3: Silicone-Coated Surface And Printed Circuit Board Location

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When replacing the windscreen, immediately install the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor into the new windscreen following removal.

Attention !

Risk of damage!

The area (1) on the windscreen must not be touched or damaged!

The area (1) may have remnants of the separation oil of the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor that are easy to remove. This does not indicate that the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor is damaged.

Remove all separating oil residue within and outside of the area (1).

Fig 4: Rain/Light/Solar And Condensation Sensor Area

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Replacement:

Carefully clean the windscreen at the contact area (1) with the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor! All silicone and separation oil residue must be removed!

Fig 5: Rain/Light/Solar And Condensation Sensor Area

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Remove protective cover (1) from new rain/light/solar and condensation sensor.

Fig 6: Rain/Light/Solar And Condensation Sensor Protective Cover

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Attention !

The silicone-coated surface (1) and the printed circuit board (2) on the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor must not be touched or damaged!

Fig 7: Rain/Light/Solar Silicone-Coated Surface And Printed Circuit Board Location

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Installation:

Attention!

Risk of damage!

The silicone-coated surface on the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor must not be touched or damaged.

Feed the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor (1) into holder (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 8: Installing Rain/Light/Solar And Condensation Sensor Into Holder

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Installation note:

Connect connector (1) only after the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor has been locked.

Press on the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor (2) at the metal spring (3) in a centered position.

To lock, consecutively press down both sheet metal tabs (4) on each side.

Connect connector (1) with the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor (2).

Fig 9: Pressing Rain/Light/Solar And Condensation Sensor

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Installation note:

Visible shades (1 and 2) do not have any air pockets, but show the optical element of the sensor.

Visible shades (1 and 2) do not represent any functional limitation.

Fig 10: Visible Shades Location

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NOTE:

Initialization and encoding are performed automatically by BDC control unit.