61 35 175 Removing and installing/replacing rain sensor

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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 1: Open & Remove 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.

Fig 2: Removing Rain/Light Sensor

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Installation:

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

If necessary, initialize rain/light sensor, refer to 61 35 680 INITIALIZING RAIN SENSOR .