Checking the gel pad

Check 

• Check the silicone-coated surface (1) and the printed circuit board (2) for damage.

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Result 

• Silicone-coated surface (1) is damaged.

Measure 

• Replace the gel pad.

Result 

• The printed circuit board (2) is damaged.

Measure 

• Replace the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.

• Replacing the gel pad 

• Remove the gel pad (1) by hand.

  Do not touch or damage the printed circuit (2).

• If necessary, remove any gel residue using a microfiber cloth.
• Clean the surface of the rain-light-solar-fogging sensor using a microfiber cloth R2 soaked in cleaning agent.

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• Remove the yellow protective film (1).

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• Place the gel pad (1) in the center of the surface of the rain-light-solar-fogging sensor (2).

  Do not eliminate existing air bubbles.

  Air pockets disappear within 30min after mounting the sensor on the windscreen.

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• Remove transparent protective film (1).

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