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61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor

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

Unclamp cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Cover
G05517777Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull out locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation note: 

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

Replacement: 

Encode JBE and initialize RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR  (2).

Fig 2: Removing Rain/Light Sensor
G04798028Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.