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RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Replacement Part

Caution

•  Do not switch the ignition ON until all connectors are connected.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(E)].)

2.  Remove the sensor cover. (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the indicator unit. (See INDICATOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Disconnect the connector.

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5.  Insert the remover tool into the gap between the rain sensor and the tab (1).

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6.  Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and detach the tab (1) from the rain sensor.

7.  Insert the remover tool into the gap between the rain sensor and the tab (2).

8.  Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and detach the tab (2) from the rain sensor.

9.  Move the rain sensor in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and pull out the rain sensor from the bracket.

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10.  Peel off the rain sensor protective sheet from the rain sensor.

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11.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Rain Sensor Installation Note.)

Rain Sensor Installation Note

Caution

•  If the rate at which the rain sensor reflects or transmits infrared light between the rain sensor and the windshield, or through the protective sheet, is changed, the rain sensor will determine that there is a problem in the rain detection function and stop the auto wiper system control. Be careful of the following when installing the rain sensor:

―  Do not reuse the rain sensor protective sheet.

―  Do not touch the rain sensor lens, rain sensor protective sheet, and sensor installation area on the windshield with your fingers.

―  Verify that there are no air bubbles after installing the rain sensor.

1.  Wipe off any oil or dirt from the rain sensor lens and the windshield using a clean cloth.

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2.  Peel off adhesive tape backing from a new rain sensor protective sheet.

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3.  Adhere a new rain sensor protective sheet to the rain sensor lens.

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4.  Peel off adhesive tape backing from the rain sensor protective sheet.

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5.  Move the rain sensor in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install the rain sensor to the bracket.

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6.  Press the rain sensor in the direction (direction of the arrow shown in figure) of the windshield and press out any air bubbles.

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7.  Verify that there are no air bubbles between the rain sensor and the windshield.