61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Version with Autobeam:
- Remove INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR
Detach two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below.
Feed out two-part mirror base cover (1) and remove.
NOTE:
Catches of two-part mirror base cover (1) must not be damaged.
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 covered by rain/light sensor (2).
If necessary, initialize RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR .
Replacement:
Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .