Rain Sensor: Service and Repair

Removal

CAUTION:
The rain sensor may not operate properly if contaminated. Protect the rain sensor surface by not removing the cover until installation time. The coupling pad on the rain sensor surface has adhesive strength. Take care when installing the sensor. If the sensor is separated from the windshield by force, the sensor or windshield may be damaged. Take care when removing the sensor.

1. Remove the rain sensor cover first. Be careful not to damage the cover latch by applying excessive force. To remove the latch, pull aside the latch using the cover hole (B) with the little (-) screwdriver (A).




2. Remove the wiring harness connector from sensor.
3. Rain sensor module is attached to the front windshield by glue replacing the front windshield, remove the rain sensor module from the existing front windshield and install on the new front windshield.

Installation

NOTE:
- In case of the windshield with reflection layer which reflects the infrared rays in sensing field, remove the reflection layer from the rain sensor mounting position prior to installation.
- Avoid contamination of the sensor during installation.

1. Install the rainsensor bracket to the windshield glass using the tape.





CAUTION:
It is very important that the coupling pad pushes against the windshield completely to prevent bubbles from forming at the contact surface.

2. Connect the rainsensor connector, and then install the sensor cover.