Rain Sensor Removal/Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Open the rain sensor cover in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure and detach the rain sensor cover tabs from the rain sensor.

Fig 1: Opening Rain Sensor Cover
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Remove the rain sensor cover from the rain sensor in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Removing Rain Sensor Cover From Rain Sensor
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Move the remover tool in the directions of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and detach the stopper pin.

Fig 3: Detaching Stopper Pin
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Move the rain sensor in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the rain sensor from the bracket.

Fig 4: Moving Rain Sensor
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Peel off the rain sensor sheet from the rain sensor.

Fig 5: Peeling Off Rain Sensor Sheet From Rain Sensor

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