Rain Sensor Bracket

Rain Sensor Bracket

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Removal

1. The rain sensor bracket is not removed for service. Installation of a new rain sensor bracket is required only after the original bracket has become detached from the windshield.

Installation

NOTE: The rain sensor bracket primer and adhesive are not included in service kit (part number 19G382) and will have to be ordered separately. The rain sensor bracket primer and adhesive part numbers and ordering instructions are available in the parts ordering system.

NOTE: The rain sensor bracket adhesive will take at least 6 hours to dry.

1. Disconnect the rain sensor electrical connector.





2. Using a razor blade, carefully remove any residual glue from the windshield glass.

3. Using isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth, wipe the windshield glass where the bracket and rain sensor module were mounted to remove any residual adhesive, contaminants, or loose glue particles.

4. Wipe glass with a clean cloth to ensure the glass is clean and dry.

5. Apply specified primer onto a clean cloth.

6. Insert a cotton swab, or equivalent, onto the wet area of the cloth.

7. NOTICE: Do not apply primer to the rain sensor view window area.

NOTICE: Discard the old rain sensor bracket. DO NOT REUSE.

Using the cotton swab, or equivalent, apply the primer onto the contact area of the rain sensor mounting bracket area of the windshield glass.





8. NOTE: Apply the adhesive to the outer periphery of the bracket mounting surface to prevent adhesive squeeze out toward the sensor viewing window.
Remove release paper from the new bracket. Using a 3M(R) EPX Plus II applicator or equivalent, apply a 1 to 2 mm (0.039 in to 0.078 in) bead of specified adhesive to the rain sensor mounting bracket. Apply the bracket to the windshield within 90 seconds of applying adhesive to the bracket.

1. Adhesive path should terminate 2 mm (0.078 in) prior to running into the 3 adhesive tape pieces.

2. Remove the protective paper from the adhesive tape pieces.






9. NOTE: If the rain sensor mounting bracket is not mounted in the correct location on the windshield glass the rain sensor may not function correctly, resulting in incorrect or erratic wiping. In addition, the trim cover may be misaligned once installed.

Apply the rain sensor mounting bracket onto the windshield making sure the open end of the bracket is facing the 12 o'clock position and that the bracket is centered around the rain sensor view window area.





10. Allow the adhesive to dry for at least 6 hours.

11. Remove the old mounting bracket from the sensor module by disengaging the metal clips from the bracket.





12. NOTE: Prior to re-installing the sensor to the windshield bracket, make sure the sensor viewing window is clean, no oil or dust are present and the sensor lens gel pad is not damaged or contaminated. The lens is serviced with rain sensor.
Place the sensor on the windshield bracket orientating the electrical connector in the 12 o'clock position. Press the metal clips to engage the clips to the mounting bracket.

13. Connect the rain sensor electrical connector.





14. Validate normal operation of the rain sensing wipers by starting the vehicle and emptying a glass of water across the rain sensor path. This will trigger a wipe cycle.

15. Install the rain sensor cover.