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Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Retaining Tabs
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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Release the retainers on the old spring -1- in direction of -arrows- and remove it from the sensor -2-.

-- Press on the new spring until it audibly engages.

-- Remove the silicone pad -2- from the sensor -3- without leaving any residue.

Fig 2: Identifying Silicone Pad
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-- Clean the adhesive surface -1- on the sensors with a lint-free towel.

-- Remove the silicone paper -1- from the silicone pad -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Film
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-- The clear protective film -2- remains on the silicone pad as an assembly aid.

-- Center the silicone pad -2- on the sensor -3- using the clear protective film -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Protective Film
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-- Press the silicone pad through the protective film onto the sensor without forming any bubbles.

-- Remove the protective film -2- from the silicone pad -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Silicone Pad
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TIP:

To avoid contaminating the silicone pad, remove the protective film just before installing it.

-- Spray the entire surface of the silicone pad with Cleaning Solution: D 009 401 04  .

-- Insert the sensor -4- into the mount -2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Rain/Light Recognition Sensor
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-- Press on the clips -1 and 5- until they audibly engage.

-- Connect the connector -3-.