61 35 177 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Rain/Light Sensor

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Expand two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below and detach.

Feed out two-part mirror base cover (1) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Two-Part Mirror Base Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Press locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2) towards bottom.

Installation:

Do not damage optical element covered by rain/light sensor (2).

If necessary, initialize rain/light sensor . See 61 35 679 INITIALIZING RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Rain/Light Sensor

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
If necessary, car & key memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 3: Identifying IDC
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