61 35... Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windscreen/sensor replacement)

2011 BMW 740LiSECTION 61 35... Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windscreen/sensor replacement)
Sensor type/
Sensor shape
With windscreen replacement:
replacement sensor required
When replacing the sensor:
Programming / encoding necessary
When replacing the sensor/ substitute visuals:
Initialization required
Connecting the diagnosis system required
all types
approximately ΓΈ 35 mm
No No Yes Yes
all types
approximately ΓΈ 50 mm
No Yes Yes Yes
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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