Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windshield/sensor replacement)

2023 Mini Cooper Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windshield/sensor replacement)

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Sensor type/Sensor shape Replacement sensor required with windshield replacement? When replacing the sensor/Programming/coding necessary? When replacing the sensor/Initialization required? Connecting the diagnostic system required?
all types square 60 x 40 mm No Yes Yes Yes
all types approximately 35 mm No No No No
RENDER: 1.0x

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