Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement New Module

1. Mark the rain sensor module location on the outside of the windshield using one horizontal piece of tape (1) and one vertical piece of tape (1).
2. Disconnect the connector from the rain sensor module (2).

Notice: Do not apply direct heat to the area around the outside moisture sensor module. Continuous exposure to heat can damage the sensor module or the windshield.

Important: Do not hold the heat gun continuously in one area.

3. Using a heat gun with a maximum of 740 watts, apply heat to the sensor area on the outside of the windshield.

Apply heat until the rain sensor module can be twisted back and forth.




4. Twist the rain sensor module back and forth in order to dislodge the rain sensor module (2).
5. Remove the rain sensor module (2) from the inside of the windshield.
6. Remove any tape residue from the windshield.
7. Cover the instrument panel below the rain sensor module with a protective cloth.

Important: Using a metal scraper may scratch or damage the windshield.

8. Remove all optical tape from the windshield using a sharp plastic scraper.
9. Use the cloth and cleaning solution included in the service kit to wipe the windshield.

Wipe the windshield until the remaining tape residue is completely removed.

Important: Ensure that the temperature of the windshield is between 30.5°C (55°F) and 55.5°C (100°F) for proper adhesion of the rain sensor module.

Important: Properly position the rain sensor module prior to attaching the rain sensor module to the windshield. The rain sensor module cannot be moved once the rain sensor module is in contact with the windshield.

1. Remove the red backing from the optical tape and immediately install the rain sensor module to the windshield.
2. Push the rain sensor module firmly against the windshield and hold the rain sensor module in place for 10-15 seconds.
3. Inspect for air bubbles between the tape and the windshield.
4. Repeat the previous step under the following conditions:

•	The rain sensor did not adhere to the windshield.

•	There are bubbles between the tape and the windshield.

5. Attach the wiring connector to the rain sensor module.

Do not move or shift the rain sensor module on the windshield.

6. Remove the tape from the windshield.
7. Verify the operation of the rain sensing wiper system. Refer to Wiper/Washer System Check in Wipers/Washer Systems.

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the connector (2) from the rain sensor module (1).
2. Remove the rain sensor module from the windshield.

Notice: Do not apply direct heat to the area around the outside moisture sensor module. Continuous exposure to heat can damage the sensor module or the windshield.

Important: Do not hold the heat gun continuously in one area.

3. Use a heat gun with a maximum of 740 watts in order to apply heat to the sensor area of the outside of the windshield. Apply heat until the rain sensor module can be twisted back and forth.
4. Twist the rain sensor module back and forth in order to dislodge the rain sensor module.
5. Remove the rain sensor module from the windshield.



6. Remove the optical tape residue from the rain sensor module (3).
7. Place an aluminum plate (2) on the tape residue. Ensure that the plate covers the entire rain sensor module (3).

Important: Do not overheat and melt the rain sensor module.

8. Using a heat gun with a maximum of 740  watts, apply heat directly to the plate for approximately 60 seconds in order to soften the tape residue. Use pliers in order to remove the HOT aluminum plate from the rain sensor module.
9. Use your fingers or thumb in order to roll the tape residue down the length of the rain sensor module optical area.

Repeat this step as many times as necessary in order to remove the majority of tape residue from the optical area.




10. Fill the tray (3) to the bottom of the cut-out notch with cleaning solution.

The tray and cleaning solution are included in the service kit.

Important: 

•	Do not submerge the rain sensor module in any solutions.

•	Do not allow solution to enter the rain sensor module when you are wiping off the remaining tape residue.

If any solution enters the rain sensor module, replace the rain sensor module.

•	DO NOT SCRATCH THE OPTICAL AREA of the rain sensor module.

If the optical area is scratched, replace the rain sensor module.

11. Place the rain sensor module (1) in the tray (3) and allow the tape residue to soak for 15 minutes.

Perform Step 1 of the installation procedure while the sensor is soaking.

12. Use the lint-free cloth and the cleaning solution included in the service kit in order to wipe the remaining tape residue off of the optical area.

Repeat Step 11 if necessary. The soaking time will decrease as the amount of tape residue decreases.

13. Clean the tray (3) of all the tape residue and solution.

You will use the tray in the installation procedure.

Installation Procedure

1. Use a water soluble marker or tape in order to mark the location (2) of the rain sensor module on the outside of the windshield. Complete the following steps:

1.1.	Starting at the top of the windshield, draw a line perpendicular to the top of the windshield 6 cm (2.38 in) to the right of the passenger-side edge of the rear view mirror mount.

1.2.	Measure 20.6 cm (8.0 in) down from the top of the windshield. Draw a line parallel to the top of the windshield. Ensure that this line crosses the vertical line.




2. Install the optical tape (2) to the rain sensor module (1). Complete the following steps:

Important: Do not touch the optical tape adhesive. If you touch or contaminate the optical tape adhesive, replace the optical tape.

2.1.	Remove the white backing from the optical tape by pulling the blue release tab.

2.2.	Carefully place the optical tape in the tray (3) with the exposed adhesive up. Ensure that the red tab rests in the cut-out notch of the tray.

2.3.	Apply primer B to the sensor using the applicator supplied in the kit.

Follow the directions on the primer B applicator. Remove the excess primer using the clean cloth included in the kit.

2.4.	Place the rain sensor module onto the optical tape in the tray. Press down firmly for 10-15 seconds.

2.5.	Remove the rain sensor module from the tray. Remove any air bubbles that are under the tape by pressing on the tape with your fingers.

Do not move the optical tape on the rain sensor module.

Important: The temperature of the windshield must be 30.5°C (55°F) to 55.5°C (100°F) for proper adhesion. If the windshield is installed in the vehicle, cover the instrument panel with a protective cloth.

3. Install the rain sensor module to the windshield. Complete the following steps:

3.1.	Clean the area of the windshield where the rain sensor module will be installed.

Use the cloth and cleaning solution included in the service kit in order to clean the windshield.

Important: Properly position the rain sensor module prior to attaching the rain sensor module to the windshield. The rain sensor module may not be moved once the rain sensor module is in contact with the windshield.

3.2.	Remove the red backing from the optical tape. Immediately install the rain sensor module onto the windshield.

3.3.	Push the rain sensor module firmly against the windshield. Hold the rain sensor module in place for 10-15 seconds.

3.4.	Inspect for air bubbles between the tape and the windshield. Repeat the previous step under the following conditions:

•	The rain sensor did not adhere to the windshield.

•	There are air bubbles between the tape and the windshield.

4. Install the windshield in the vehicle.
5. Connect the electrical connector to the rain sensor module.

Do not move the rain sensor module once the rain sensor module is on the windshield.

6. Remove the tape or marked lines from the windshield.
7. Inspect the operation of the rain sensing wiper system. Refer to Wiper/Washer System Check in Wipers/Washer Systems.