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61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version with Autobeam: 

Detach two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below.

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

NOTE: Catches of two-part mirror base cover (1) must not be damaged.
Fig 1: Removing Rain/Light Sensor
G03262270Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 .

Fig 2: Identifying Rain/Light Sensor
G03262271Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .