Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, TRW, Servicing: Procedure

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-- Remove the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, refer to REMOVAL .

CAUTION:

The rain sensor electronics may be damaged.

Be careful not to insert the screwdriver all the way through the housing up to the rain sensor electronics.

Do not touch the rain sensor electronics.

-- Press the tab -2- on both sides and separate the upper section -1- from the lower section -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Rain Sensor Electronics

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-- Remove the rain sensor electronics -4- from the old lower section and install the new electronics the exact same way.

CAUTION:

Do not touch the optical unit.

Remove the protective cover just before installing the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.

-- Assemble the new upper section with optical unit and protective cover and the lower section.

-- Pry the clip and bracket -1- out of the rain sensor housing -2- with a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Clip And Bracket To Pry Out Of Rain Sensor Housing

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-- Install the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, refer to INSTALLATION .

-- For coding the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, refer to VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE -J519- FUNCTION .