Rain Sensor Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- If the rate at which the rain sensor reflects or transmits infrared light between the rain sensor and the windshield, or through the protective sheet is changed, the rain sensor will determine that there is a malfunction in the rain detection function and stop auto wiper system control. Be careful of the following when installing the rain sensor:
- Do not reuse the rain sensor protective sheet
- Do not touch the rain sensor lens, rain sensor protective sheet, and sensor installation area on windshield with your fingers
- Verify that there is no air bubble after installing the rain sensor
- Wipe off any oil or dirt from the rain sensor lens and the windshield using a clean rag.
- Peel off backing of double-sided adhesive tape A from the rain sensor protective sheet.
- Adhere the rain sensor protective sheet to the rain sensor lens.
- Peel off backing of double-sided adhesive tape B from the rain sensor protective sheet.
- Install the rain sensor in the direction of the arrow (1).
- Press the rain sensor in the direction (direction of arrow (2)) of the windshield and press out any air bubbles.
- Verify that there is no air bubble between the rain sensor and the windshield.