61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Version with Autobeam:
- Remove INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR
Detach two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below.
Feed out two-part mirror base cover (1) and remove.
NOTE:
Catches of two-part mirror base cover (1) must not be damaged or missing.
Disconnect plug connection (3).
Release locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2) from optical element.
Installation:
Do not damage optical element covered by rain/light sensor (2).
Initialize RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR .
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .