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: Identifying 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:

Connect plug (1) only after fitting sensor.

Pull off protective cover from new solar rain/light sensor.

Align solar rain-light sensor (2) and press firmly on windscreen.

Pay attention to mechanical coding (6).

Press metal spring (3) centrally to ensure that retaining element (5) engages correctly in both hooks (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Metal Spring, Element And Hooks

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Clean windscreen in area (A) of fastening element and remove residues of silicone.

Fig 3: Identifying Area Of Fastening Element

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.
Carry out initialization.