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Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following: 

CAUTION:
  • Always clean the windshield surface inside the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- holder before installing. Remove any traces of the connecting pad still remaining on the windshield.
  • Surface (connecting pads) of Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must not be contaminated or damaged when installing. Replace the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- if the connecting pad is damaged.

-- Thoroughly clean the windshield inside of the retaining plate with isopropyl alcohol. Refer to INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .

-- Remove the cap from the new Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.

NOTE:

Surface (connecting pads) of the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must not be contaminated when installing.

If the surface (connecting pads) of Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- is soiled, it can be potentially cleaned by "applying" and then "pulling off" one or more adhesive strips.

-- Insert the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1- into the retaining plate on the windshield -2- and then press it in securely.

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NOTE:

Approximately 10 minutes after installing, there must be no air bubbles between the windshield and connecting pads for the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.

-- Connect the connector -A- and install the wire cover to secure the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- -1-.

GWWN92-10453Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the interior rearview mirror. Refer to INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .

-- Code the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, CODING .