Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, TRW, SERVICING

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Only TRW can replace the housing and optical unit if the optical unit (coupling cushion) is damaged.

The housing and optical unit are always delivered with mounting clips. Remove these clips if they are not needed.

Procedure

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

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 -1- To Pry Out Of Rain Sensor Housing -2-

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

-- For coding the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, refer to Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- FUNCTION .