61 35 175 Removing and installing/replacing rain sensor

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Up to 09/2001:2

Version with rain sensor.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove inside rearview mirror.

Pull out retaining clips (2) in each case in direction of arrow and remove.

Unclip rain sensor (3) at bottom in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove rain sensor (3).

Installation:

Do not damage optical element below rain sensor (3).

If necessary, initialize rain sensor.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Retaining Clips

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From 09/2001:

Version with rain/light sensor.

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

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

Fig 2: Removing 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 below rain/light sensor (2).

If necessary, initialize rain/light sensor.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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