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).





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





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

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





Carefully clean windshield in area (A) of retaining element. Remove all silicone residues.





Replacement:
Carry out coding Programming and Relearning to determine the windshield type for the light sensor.
Carry out initialization Testing and Inspection to calibrate the rain sensor to the windshield.