Rain Sensor Removal/Installation: Notes

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Replacement Part

Rain sensor protective sheet

Quantity: 1

Location of use: Rain sensor

CAUTION:

Do not switch the ignition ON until all connectors are connected.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the sensor cover. (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the indicator unit. (See INDICATOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

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Insert the remover tool into the gap between the rain sensor and the tab (1).

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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the illustration and detach the tab (1) from the rain sensor.
Insert the remover tool into the gap between the rain sensor and the tab (2).
Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the illustration and detach the tab (2) from the rain sensor.
Move the rain sensor in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration and pull out the rain sensor from the bracket.

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Peel off the rain sensor protective sheet from the rain sensor.

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Install in the reverse order of removal. (See RAIN SENSOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)