61 35 177 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Rain/Light Sensor

Expand two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below and detach.

Feed out two-part mirror base cover (1) and remove.

Fig 1: Two-Part Mirror Base Cover And Removal Directions

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Press locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2) towards bottom.

Installation: 

Do not damage optical element covered by rain/light sensor (2).

If necessary, initialize rain/light sensor. Refer to 61 35 679 INITIALIZING RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR .

Fig 2: Rain/Light Sensor, Locks, Plug Connection And Removal Directions

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Replacement: 

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

• Programming.
• Coding.
• If necessary, car & key memory.
• CD "CIP".
  Fig 3: Programming Equipment

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