Replacing Rain/Light Solar Sensor

61 35 685 - Replacing rain/light solar sensor





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





Expand two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below and detach.
Feed out two-part mirror base cover (1) and remove.
If necessary, remove interior rearview mirror [1][2]51 16 060 Removing and Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (Overview).

Note:
Catches of two-part mirror base cover (1) must not be damaged.





Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unlock metal spring (3) in direction of arrow.
Pull off solar rain/light sensor (2) from windscreen.

Installation Note:
Connect plug (1) only after fitting sensor.
Pull off protective cover from new solar rain/light sensor.
Align solar rain/light sensor (2) and press firmly on windscreen. Pay attention to mechanical coding (6).
Press metal spring (3) centrally to ensure that retaining element (5) engages correctly in both hooks (4).





Clean windscreen in area (A) of fastening element and remove residues of silicone.





Replacement:
- 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.