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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1130 (WIPER SYSTEM & WASHER SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOISTURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement
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Fig 1: View Of Rain Sensor Module & Components
GM1672193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
1 Rain Sensor Module Trim Cover
Procedure: 
Gently pry the trim cover outward in order to remove the cover from the rain sensor module.
2 Electrical Connector
Procedure: 
Disconnect the electrical connector.
3 Rain Sensor Module and Retainer Clips

Procedure

  1. Disengage the retaining clips from the mounting bracket on the windshield.
  2. Disengage the rain sensor lens from the module by disengaging the retainer clips.
  3. Clean the windshield where the old conductive jell residue is present.

Tip:  The rain sensor bracket is not serviced separately. The windshield will need to be replaced if the rain sensor bracket is loose or has been damaged.
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