Rain Sensor: Service and Repair

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





Important!
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) 61 35 ... Notes on ESD Protection (Electro Static Discharge).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
Version with Autobeam:
- Remove interior rear-view mirror [1][2]51 16 060 Removing and Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (Overview)





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 or missing.





Disconnect plug connection (3).
Release locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2) from optical element.

Installation Note:
Do not damage optical element covered by rain/light sensor (2).
Initialize rain/light sensor Testing and Inspection.





Replacement:
Carry out vehicle programming/coding Programming and Relearning.