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Rain Sensor






Flush-Bonded Windows

Rain Sensor

Removing

- Unclip rain sensor cover - 1 - using plastic wedge.





- Unhook clip - 1 - from retaining ring - 2 - and remove rain sensor - 3 - from windshield (light bonding).





- Disconnect harness connector - 4 -.

Installing

When installing rain sensor after replacing windshield or rain sensor, the following must be observed:

• As a replacement part, windshields are supplied with retaining ring. After installing windshield, clean glass thoroughly in area of retaining ring using cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).

• It is not possible to reuse rain sensor. Replacement is supplied with adhesive already applied for installation of rain sensor to windshield. Bonding can be used for only one installation.

• To guarantee function of rain sensor, rain sensor must be bonded to windshield completely free of bubbles.

- Remove protective cover for adhesive from new sensor.

- Connect harness connector - 4 -.





- Insert rain sensor - 3 - in retaining ring - 2 - and bond to windshield without bubbles.

- Install clip - 1 -.

- Install rain sensor cover - 1 -.