Rain Sensor: Service and Repair

Rain Sensor:

RAIN SENSOR

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR




a. Disconnect the connector and unlock the stopper by pulling it down.




b. Remove the sensor from the sensor bracket.
c. Remove the rain sensor tape.

NOTE: Rain sensor tape cannot be reused.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR
a. If reusing the rain sensor:
Install new rain sensor tape.

1. Remove the used rain sensor tape from the windshield glass or rain sensor.







2. Apply new rain sensor tape on the rain sensor lens surface, indicated by the hatched area.

NOTE:
- Keep the tape's exposed adhesive free from dust and fingerprints.
- Apply the tape exactly according to the specifications given.

b. Install the rain sensor.

NOTE:
- If there is any residue left from the rain sensor tape on the windshield, remove it.
- Clean the glass surface with a cloth or similar material.
- Make sure there are no air bubbles between the rain sensor and windshield.

1. Peel the separation paper from the rain sensor tape.




2. Securely attach the rain sensor to the bracket.




3. Push the stopper upward.
4. Connect the connector.

2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

3. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.