Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-: Installation

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

CAUTION:

Always clean the windshield surface inside the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- bracket before Installation. Remove any traces of the connecting pad still remaining on the windshield.
Surface (connecting pads) of Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must not be contaminated or damaged when Installation. Replace the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- if the connecting pad is damaged.

Surface (connecting pads) of Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must not be contaminated when installing.

If the surface (connecting pads) of the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- is contaminated, it can be potentially cleaned by "applying" and then "pulling off" one or more adhesive strips.

-- Clean the inside of the windshield retaining plate thoroughly with isopropyl, refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- Remove the cap from the new Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.

-- Install the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1- into the plate in the windshield -2- and then press firmly on it.

Fig 1: Identifying Rain/Light Recognition Sensor Installed And Pressed Firmly Into Plate In Windshield

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Approximately 10 minutes after Installation, there must be no air bubbles between windshield and connecting pads of Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.

-- Connect the connector -A- and install the harness cover to secure the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Harness Cover And Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

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-- Install the interior rearview mirror, refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

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