Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, REPLACING, VEHICLES FROM MY 2013: Installing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 13 other vehicles, including the 2017 Audi SQ5, 2017 Audi Q5, 2016 Audi SQ5, 2016 Audi Q5, and 2015 Audi SQ5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

CAUTION:

Risk of damage to the humidity sensor.

The humidity sensor -arrow- on the rain/light recognition sensor -1- is extremely sensitive and must not be damaged.
A damaged humidity sensor must be replaced.

-- Press the grip surfaces -arrows- on the protective cap -2- gently together and remove from the sensor -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

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

-- Spray the entire surface of the silicone pad -3- with the Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

CAUTION:

The Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must have no embedded objects or bubbles between it and the windshield to function correctly.

-- Press the retaining clips -1 and 5- until they audibly engage.

-- Connect the connector -3-.

-- After replacing the rain/light recognition sensor, it must be re-coded in "Guided Functions" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.