Rain Sensor: Service and Repair

Rain Sensor:

RAIN SENSOR

REMOVAL




1. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR
a. Release the stopper by pulling it down.




b. Disconnect the connector and remove the rain sensor as shown in the illustration.

2. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS

NOTE:
- The rain sensor tape can be reused, however, replace it with a new one if it has dirt on it or it is damaged.
- Check that the rain sensor tape does not remain on the windshield glass. If it does, remove it before installing the rain sensor.

INSTALLATION




1. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR TAPE
a. Peel off the releasing sheet (yellow side) and attach the rain sensor tape on the position indicated in the illustration (the sensor part of the rain sensor) while pushing out air bubbles with fingers.

b. Peel off the releasing sheet (white side).






NOTE:
- When reusing the rain sensor, clean up dirt on the sensor part with a cloth, etc.
- Do not touch the sensor tape surface directly with fingers.

2. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR
a. Connect the connector.




b. Engage the claw as shown in the illustration to set the position.
c. Gradually attach the rain sensor to the glass surface to prevent air bubbles from forming in between them.




d. Push in the stopper.

NOTE:
- Do not touch the sensor tape surface and the glass surface directly with fingers.
- Clean up dirt on the glass with a cloth, etc.
- After installing the rain sensor, there should be no air bubbles between the windshield glass and the rain sensor tape.