Protective Cap Removal
The Light Rain Sensor Module (LRSM) (3) is equipped with a clear, silicone gelatin (SilGel) adhesive membrane (2) that serves as an optical coupler between the sensor and the windshield glass. Extreme care must be exercised to protect this membrane from contamination before it is installed in the vehicle. The LRSM should always be serviced only in a dust-free environment. Do not touch the membrane with your fingers or tools. The membrane should only come into contact with the clean and dry inside surface of the glass within the mounting bracket bonded to the windshield. The service replacement LRSM is shipped with a clear plastic protective cap (1) installed and secured to the outer circumference of the LRSM by two latch features (4). This protective cap should not be removed until immediately before the LRSM is to be installed using the following procedure.
- Firmly grasp the LRSM (3) by the outer circumference from the side opposite the SilGel membrane pad.
- Firmly grasp the protective shipping cap (2) of the LRSM by the two latch release tabs (1) between your thumb and index finger from the SilGel membrane pad side of the module.
- Firmly pinch the two latch release tabs together between your thumb and index finger far enough to release the two latch features of the protective cap from the outer circumference of the LRSM.
- Pull the protective cap from the LRSM.
- Install the LRSM into the mounting bracket bonded to the windshield as instructed in the Installation procedure. Refer to MODULE, HUMIDITY RAIN LIGHT SENSOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .