Rain Sensor Module: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- Position the Rain Sensor Module (RSM) above the inside rear view mirror (Figure ).
- Reconnect the overhead wire harness connector for the RSM to the module connector receptacle.
- Position the RSM to the bracket on the windshield above the inside rear view mirror.
- Using hand pressure, press the spring clips on each side of the RSM until they snap over the bracket on the windshield.NOTE: The spring clips on the RSM will become deformed after numerous (about ten) removal and installation cycles. If the spring clips become deformed, the RSM must be replaced with a new unit.
- Align and engage the top of the trim cover over the top of the RSM.
- Using hand pressure, press the bottom of the trim cover toward the windshield glass until it snaps over the bottom of the RSM.
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.