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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023M240IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -- REPAIR (G42)61 35 CONTROL UNITS, MODULES61 35 179 REMOVE AND INSTALL RAIN-LIGHT-SOLAR-CONDENSATION SENSORREMOVE RAIN-LIGHT-SOLAR-CONDENSATION SENSOR
2023 BMW M240i
Remove rain-light-solar-condensation sensor
2023 BMW M240iSECTION Remove rain-light-solar-condensation sensor
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR MIRROR .
- Refer to REMOVING INSIDE MIRROR .
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Press in the retaining springs (1) on both sides in the arrow direction and unlock the lock by means of a screwdriver (2) in the arrow direction.NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to silicone surface.
A damaged silicone surface can lead to malfunctioning of the rain-light-solarcondensation sensor.- Do not tap or damage the silicone-coated surface on the rain-light-solarcondensation sensor.
- After loosening lock, wait approx. 30 min. at 20°C for silicone surface to relax.
- Pull the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (3) slowly off the windshield. In the process, pay attention from outside to the loosening of the silicone surface.
The silicone surface must evenly loosen from the windshield; if necessary, pull off slower.
- Guide out rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (3) from the holder.
- When replacing windshield: Immediately install the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor on the new windshield.
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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.