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 the contact area for the rain sensor on the inside of the windscreen.
Plug electric plug connection -1- into the rain sensor until it engages securely.

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Remove protection cap from the rain sensor.
Position rain sensor -1- and insert it into the adhesive plate -2- .

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