Repair Procedures: Installation

NOTE:

Check the sensor for silicon damage.
Check whether the rain sensor connector is tightened.
Check whether the rain sensor and bracket are properly tightened.
Check whether the sensor mounted area is free from foreign matters.
Recalibrate sensitivity of the switch if the auto-wiping operation is has too little or too much sensitivity.

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In case the silicone of the rain sensor is normal or slightly damaged as shown in the images below, it can be reused.

Normal	Damage within 1.5 mm of outer part
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In case the silicone of the rain sensor is damaged as shown in the below images, it should be replaced with a new silicone.

Foreign substances	Fingerprint	Damage
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Damage
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In case the silicone of the rain sensor is damaged it should be replaced as shown in the image below.

Remove the damaged silicone gel pad from the lens plate completely.

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NOTE:

Be careful not to damage or contaminate the surface of the lens plate during removal.

Attach the new silicone gel pad after removing the silicone paper (A) then remove the transparent film (B).

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NOTE:

When attaching the silicone gel pad to the sensor, be careful not to contaminate

It is very important that the silicon (coupling pad) is completely pushed against the windshield and stuck without any air bubble.

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In case of replacing the damaged windshield, you may reuse the undamaged existing rain sensor
The windshield glass has to be clean and free of contamination or foreign substances.