Rain Sensor Removal/Installation: Notes

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Replacement Part

Rain sensor protective sheet

Quantity: 1

Location of use: Rain sensor

CAUTION:

Do not switch the ignition ON until all connectors are connected.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the sensor cover. (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the rain sensor connector.

Fig 1: Rain Sensor And Connector
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Insert the remover tool into the gap between the rain sensor and the stopper pin.

Fig 2: Inserting Remover Tool Into Gap Between Rain Sensor And Stopper Pin
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Move the remover tool in the directions of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure above and detach the stopper pin.
Pull out the rain sensor from the bracket.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Rain Sensor From Bracket
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Peel off the rain sensor protective sheet from the rain sensor.

Fig 4: Peeling Off Rain Sensor Protective Sheet From Rain Sensor
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Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Rain Sensor Installation Note .)
CAUTION:
- If the auto light sensitivity setting is not performed after replacing the rain sensor (auto light sensor), the rain sensor will be unable to detect the correct illumination level and the auto light/wiper system will not operate normally. If the rain sensor is replaced, perform the auto light sensitivity setting.
If the rain sensor is replaced, perform the following sensitivity setting procedure for the auto lights.
1. Using the M-MDS, verify the current auto light sensitivity setting. (See CONTROL SYSTEM PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE .)
2. Change the sensitivity setting to a value other than the sensitivity setting verified in Step (1).
3. Re-set to the auto light sensitivity setting verified in Step (1).