Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Servicing: Procedure

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-- Remove the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-. Refer to RAIN/LIGHT RECOGNITION SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

The sensor electronics may be damaged.

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Rain Sensor Electronics

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

CAUTION:

The sensor electronics may be damaged.

-- Assemble the new housing upper section with optical unit and protective cover with the housing 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, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .