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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2021740IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -- REPAIR (G12) (2 OF 2)61 35 CONTROL UNITS, MODULES61 35 179 REMOVE AND INSTALL RAIN-LIGHT-SOLAR-CONDENSATION SENSORREMOVE RAIN-LIGHT-SOLAR-CONDENSATION SENSOR
2021 BMW 740i
Remove rain-light-solar-condensation sensor
2021 BMW 740iSECTION Remove rain-light-solar-condensation sensor
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to silicone surface.
A damaged silicone surface can lead to malfunctioning of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.
Damage to silicone surface.
A damaged silicone surface can lead to malfunctioning of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.
- Do not tap or damage the silicone-coated surface on the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.
- After loosening lock, wait approx. 30 min. at 20°C for silicone surface to relax.
- Disconnect the connector (1).
- Push in retaining spring (3) on both sides and unlock the lock (4) by means of a screwdriver.
- Slowly pull the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (1) in arrow direction from the holder (2).
In the process, pay attention from outside to the loosening of the silicone surface.
The silicone surface must evenly loosen from the windshield, if required, detach slower.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.