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), refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

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

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

NOTE: Catches of two-part mirror base cover (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Removing 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, refer to 61 35 679 INITIALIZING RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR .

Fig 2: Pressing Locks And Removing Rain/Light Sensor Towards Bottom

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding, refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .