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Replacing Optical Element For Solar Rain/Light Sensor




61 35 683 - Replacing optical element for solar 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:
Remove solar rain/light sensor Replacing Rain/Light Solar Sensor





Optical element can only be replaced in the following equipment specifications:
- E60/E61 without head-up display
- E60/E61 without lane departure warning





Carefully expand catches (1) of solar rain/light sensor (2).
Remove optical element (3).

Installation Note:
Remove protective cover from replacement optical element.
Catches (1) of solar sensor (2) must not be damaged.
Observe laser markings (4) of fitting aid.





When fitting a different type of windscreen, carry out coding Programming and Relearning to determine the windscreen type for the light sensor.
Carry out initialization Testing and Inspection to calibrate the rain sensor to the windscreen.