61 35 685 Replacing rain/light solar sensor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

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

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

If necessary, remove INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR.

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

Fig 1: Pressing Two-Part Mirror Base Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock metal spring (3) in direction of arrow.

Pull off solar rain/light sensor (2) from windscreen.

Installation:

Close plug connection (1) only after fitting solar rain/light sensor on windscreen!

Carefully clean the windscreen where it comes in contact with the solar rain/light sensor! Remove all silicone residues!

Pull off protective cover from new solar rain/light sensor. Do not touch the silicon-coated surface underneath!

Align solar rain/light sensor (2) and press firmly on windscreen. Pay attention to mechanical coding (5).

Press metal spring (3) centrally to ensure that retaining element (4) engages correctly in both hooks (6).

Fig 2: Unlocking Metal Spring

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Replacement:

Carry out CODING to determine the windscreen type for the light sensor.
Carry out INITIALIZATION to calibrate the rain sensor to the windscreen.