Rain Sensor: Service and Repair

Rain Sensor:

RAIN SENSOR

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER




a. Remove the rain sensor cover.

2. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR

HINT: This step should be performed only when the rain sensor tape needs to be replaced.




a. Release the stopper by pulling the stopper down and disconnect the rain sensor as shown in the illustration.




b. Disconnect the connector and remove the rain sensor.

3. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR TAPE

HINT: This step should be performed only when the rain sensor tape needs to be replaced.

a. Remove the rain sensor tape.

NOTE: The rain sensor tape can be reused, however, replace it with a new one if it is dirty or damaged.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR TAPE

NOTE: The rain sensor tape can be reused, however, replace it with a new one if it is dirty or damaged.

HINT: This step should be performed only when the rain sensor tape needs to be replaced.




a. Remove the releasing sheet (yellow side) from new rain sensor tape and apply the tape to the position indicated in the illustration (the sensor part of the rain sensor) while pushing out air bubbles with your fingers.




b. Remove the releasing sheet (white side) from the rain sensor tape.

NOTE:
- Check that the old rain sensor tape is not left on the windshield glass. If the tape is still on the windshield glass, remove it before installing the rain sensor.
- Do not touch the sensor tape surface or the glass surface directly with your fingers.
- Clean up dirt on the glass with a cloth, etc.

2. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR




a. Connect the connector.




b. Gradually attach the rain sensor to the glass surface to prevent air bubbles from forming between them.
c. Push in the stopper.

NOTE:
- Do not touch the sensor tape surface or the glass surface directly with your fingers.
- Clean up dirt on the glass with a cloth, etc.
- After installing the rain sensor, there should be no air bubbles between the windshield glass and the rain sensor tape.

3. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR COVER




a. Install the rain sensor cover.