Rain Sensor Bracket Replacement

The rain sensor fits within the center of a ring-like molded plastic bracket that is glued to the inside of the windshield glass and that also serves as the support for the rear view mirror arm. If the bracket should come loose from the windshield, it must be reinstalled using a rear view mirror adhesive kit and the procedure that follows.

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

CAUTION: Do not touch the gel-like surface of the rain sensor or the sensor function may be impaired and the sensor rendered unusable.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the rear view mirror and the rain sensor from the rain sensor bracket.

Cut Nylon Mesh Fabric:

3. Cut diagonally through the nylon mesh fabric from the rear view mirror adhesive kit.

Trim Nylon Mesh Fabric:

4. Place the rain sensor bracket onto the nylon mesh fabric .
5. Cut the two sections of nylon mesh fabric to the contours of the rain sensor.

Rain Sensor Brackets:

NOTE: If the early version of the rain sensor bracket is used, the nylon mesh material must be cut so as not to lie over the bracket collar.

6. Complete the bracket installation following the instructions provided with the rear view mirror adhesive kit.
7. Reinstall the rain sensor and the rear view mirror onto the rain sensor bracket.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.