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Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, with Lane Assist






Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, with Lane Assist

Removing





- If the rain/light recognition sensor (G397) was replaced, select the "Replace" function for the respective control module in "Guided Fault Finding" or "Guided Functions ".

- Select the function or path:





- Follow further instructions on display of (VAS 5051B).

- Pry the top cover - 1 - from the interior rearview mirror base - arrows -.

- Release retaining clips - arrows - using small screwdriver and remove Rain/Light Recognition Sensor (G397) - item 1 -.





- Disconnect electrical connector - 2 -.

Installing





Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Clean the rest of the sensor film off the windshield.

- Clean the contact surface on the windshield with cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).

- Press the grip surfaces - arrows - on the protective cap - 2 - together and remove it from the rain/light recognition sensor (G397) - item 1 -.

- Spray the entire surface of the sensor film - 1 - with cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).





- Insert the rain/light recognition sensor (G397) in the retaining plate and press it onto the windshield without forming bubbles.

The rain/light recognition sensor (G397) must engage audibly in the retaining plate and have no embedded objects or bubbles between it and the windshield to function properly.

- Secure the rain/light recognition sensor (G397) to the retaining plate with the retaining spring.

- Code the new rain/light recognition sensor (G397).

- Select the function or path:





- Follow further instructions on display of (VAS 5051B).