Installing Rain Sensor

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Limited rain sensor function if the following points are not observed:

There must be no air trapped between the windscreen and silicone layer on the rain sensor .
The temperature of the windscreen and rain sensor must be approx. 20 °C during assembly. Carefully heat the windscreen and rain sensor using a hot-air gun if necessary .
The contact surfaces must be free of grease and dirt .
Do not touch silicone layer on the rain sensor .
Do not remove the protection cap from a new rain sensor until immediately before pressing the rain sensor onto the windscreen .

Clean inner area of adhesive plate.
Plug in electric plug connection -1- until the connector engages securely.

Fig 1: Connecting Plug Connection
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Remove the protection cap from the sensor.
Position the sensor -1- and insert it into the adhesive plate -2- .

Fig 2: Installing Rain Sensor
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Check the function of the rain sensor: Use a spray bottle filled with water to moisten the windscreen (close to the rain sensor) and switch on the windscreen wiper. Subsequent work