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61 35... Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windshield/sensor replacement)

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
Condensation sensor square 30 x 20 mm Yes No No No
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing substitute visuals, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor/substitute visuals, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types square 60 x 40 mm No Yes   Yes Yes
RLS approximately ø 50 mm No
(new substitute visuals  required, refer to the applicable BMW parts catalogue)
  No Yes Yes
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing substitute visuals, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor/substitute visuals, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
RLPSS (Rain, light and precipitation solar sensor)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor) approximately ø 50 mm
Yes Yes   Yes Yes
RLS (vehicle with no HUD) 
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor) approximately ø 50 mm
No
(new substitute visuals  required, refer to the applicable BMW parts catalogue)
  No Yes Yes
RLSS (vehicle with HUD) 
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor) approximately ø 50 mm
Yes Yes   Yes Yes
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types square
60 x 40 mm
No Yes Yes Yes
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing substitute visuals, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor/substitute visuals, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No   Yes Yes
all types approximately ø 50 mm Yes Yes   Yes Yes
Only for F25:  RLS approximately ø 50 mm No
(new substitute visuals  required, refer to the applicable BMW parts catalogue)
  No Yes Yes
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No No No
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all up to 03/2014  except operating fluid (01)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor) approximately ø 35 mm
No No Yes Yes
Operating fluid (01)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor) approximately ø 35 mm
No No No No
All as from 03/2014  approximately ø 35 mm No No No No
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types No No No No
SENSOR DESCRIPTION - BMW I

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No No No
SENSOR DESCRIPTION - BMW FROM G SERIES

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types No No No No
SENSOR DESCRIPTION - MINI (ALL)

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types square 60 x 40 mm No Yes Yes Yes
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No No No

Rolls-Royce: 

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types square 60 x 40 mm No Yes Yes Yes
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No Yes Yes
all types approximately ø 50 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes

Rolls-Royce: 

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor, Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor, Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No No No