Rain Sensor Removal/Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Rain Sensor Removal/Installation
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CAUTION:
  • The reflection rate at the moment the ignition switch is first turned on after replacing the rain sensor with a new one is stored as the condition indicating zero precipitation on the windshield. Therefore, before turning on the ignition switch, remove water and dirt from the windshield.
  • In addition, rain sensor initialization is performed for the following cases: (See RAIN SENSOR INITIALIZATION SETTINGΒ .)
    • The windshield is replaced and the rain sensor is reused.
    • The auto wiper system operates incorrectly.
  • The rain sensor is integrated with the auto light sensor as a single unit.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the rearview mirror cover.(See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION VEHICLES WITH THE AUTO WIPER SYSTEM .)
  3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector.
  4. Slide the tab in the direction of the arrow and remove the rain sensor.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: View Of Rain Sensor Components
    G05509806Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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