Remove rain-light-solar-condensation sensor

2023 BMW M240iSECTION Remove rain-light-solar-condensation sensor

Preliminary work 

  • Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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