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61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor

Expand two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below and detach.

Feed out two-part mirror base cover (1) and remove.

Fig 1: Expanding Two-Part Mirror Base Cover
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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Press locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2) towards bottom.

Installation: 

Do not damage optical element covered by rain/light sensor (2).

If necessary, initialize rain/light sensor, see 61 35 679 Initializing rain/light sensor .

Fig 2: Pressing Locks
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Replacement: 

Carry out programming/coding, see Vehicle programming and coding .