Remove rain-light-solar-condensation sensor

Preliminary works

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE, Damage to silicone surface. A damaged silicone surface can lead to malfunctioning of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.

Do not touch or damage the silicone-coated surface on the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.
After releasing lock, wait approx. 30min. at 20°C for silicone surface to relax.

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Disconnect the connector (1).
Push in retaining spring (3) on both sides and unlock the lock (4) by means of a screwdriver.
Slowly pull the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (1) in direction of arrow from the holder (2).
At the same time, monitor the release of the silicone area from outside.

The silicone surface must be released uniformly from the windscreen, lower the speed at which it is released if necessary.

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