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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 BMW X3, 2005 BMW X3, and 2004 BMW X3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Removing Mirror Base Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 2: Removing Rain/Light Sensor

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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. Refer to 61 35 679 INITIALIZING RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR .

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .