61 35 683 Replacing optics for solar rain/light sensor

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Optics can only be replaced in the following equipment specifications:

Carefully unlock catches (1) of solar rain/light sensor (2).

Remove optical element for solar rain/light sensor (3).

Installation:

Detach protective cover from new optical element for solar rain/light sensor.

Catches (1) of solar rain/light sensor (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Observe laser marking (4) of fitting aid.

Fig 1: Identifying Solar Rain/Light Sensor, Catches And Laser Marking

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Replacement:

When fitting a different type of windscreen, carry out CODING to determine the windscreen type for the light sensor.

Carry out INITIALIZATION to calibrate the rain sensor to the windscreen.