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