Rain/Light Recognition Sensor G397, emoving and installing

Removing:

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Wedge 3409

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CAUTION:

Fig 2: Rain/Light Recognition Sensor G397 And Harness Connector

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Disconnect electrical connection - 1 - from Rain/Lamp Recognition Sensor G397 - 2 -.

Fig 3: Rain/Light Recognition Sensor G397 And Retaining Plate

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Using trim removal wedge 3409, ry Rain/Lamp Recognition Sensor G397 - 1 - out of bracket - 2 -.

NOTE:

While removing, the complete Rain/Lamp Recognition Sensor G397 and not only the upper shell of the sensor must be pried off.

Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

Always clean windshield surface inside bracket for Rain/Lamp Recognition Sensor G397 before installing.
Surface (connecting pads) of Rain/Lamp Recognition Sensor G397 must not be soiled when installing.
If the surface (connecting pads) of Rain/Lamp Recognition Sensor G397 is soiled, it can be potentially cleaned by "applying" and then "pulling off" one or more adhesive strips.
After installing Rain/Lamp Recognition Sensor G397, here must be no air bubbles between windshield and surface (connecting pads).