Checking the gel pad

Check 

• Check the silicone-coated surface (1)  and the PCB (2)  for damage.

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Result 

» The silicone-coated surface (1)  is damaged.

Measure

• Replace the gel pad.

  Result 

  » PCB (2)  is damaged.

  Measure

• Replace rain-light-solar-condensation sensor.

  Replacing the gel pad 

  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage to the surface. 
  The use of sharp-edged tools can damage the surface. 

  • Only use microfiber cloths.
• Pull off the gel pad (1)  manually.

  Do not touch or damage the PCB (2)  .

• Remove present residual gel using a microfiber cloth.
• Clean the surface of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor with a microfiber cloth soaked in a solvent cleaner R2.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

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• Replace gel pad.

  Parts:  Gel pad

• Pull off the yellow protective film (1)  .

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• Position the gel pad (1)  centrally on the surface of the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (2)  .

  Do not squeeze out any air pockets present.

  Air pockets disappear within 30 min after assembly of the sensor on the windshield.

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• Pull off the protective film (1)  .

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