Rain Sensor Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Spread open the rain sensor cover in the direction of the arrows (1) and disengage tabs A to remove it.

Fig 1: Removing Rain Sensor Cover
Disconnect the rain sensor connector in the direction of the arrow (2).

Fig 2: Removing Rain Sensor Connector
Slide rain sensor tabs B in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure, detach the engagement, and pull tab B in the direction of the arrow (4).

Fig 3: Sliding Rain Sensor Tabs B
Remove the rain sensor in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Removing Rain Sensor
Peel off the rain sensor protective sheet from the rain sensor.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See RAIN SENSOR INSTALLATION NOTE ).
Perform headlight auto light setting. (See LIGHTING SYSTEM PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE ).

Fig 5: Identifying Rain Sensor Protective Sheet

CAUTION:

If the rain sensor is replaced, the auto light system may not operate normally because the auto light sensitivity setting is initialized. If the rain sensor is replaced, perform the auto light sensitivity setting.
If the auto light sensitivity setting before replacing the rain sensor was "Medium", and the following sensitivity setting procedure is not performed, the sensor will be unable to detect the illumination level correctly and the auto light system will not operate normally. If the rain sensor is replaced, perform the following sensitivity setting procedure.
1. Except for "Medium" sensitivity setting.
2. Re-setting to "Medium".