Replacing the gel pad for rain light solar mist sensor

General information

Only valid for sensors with a 35 mm diameter.

Precondition

The gel pad for rain light solar mist sensor is removed

Chapter

1 - Replacing the gel pad

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of sharp-edged tools can damage the surface.

Pull off the gel pad (1) manually.
Do not touch or damage the PCB (2).
Remove present residual gel using a microfiber cloth.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Clean the surface of the rain-light-solarcondensation sensor with a microfiber cloth soaked in a solvent cleaner R2.

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R2

500 ml

83190417324

Replace gel pad.
Parts: Gel pad
Pull off the yellow protective film (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Position the gel pad (1) centrally on the surface of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (2).
Do not squeeze out any air pockets present.

Air pockets disappear within 30 min after assembly of the sensor on the windshield.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Pull off the protective film (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.