New Beetle L4-2.0L (AVH) (2005)
Rain Sensor: Service and Repair
Rain Sensor, Removing And Installing
Removing
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Unclip rain sensor cover - 1 - using plastic wedge.
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Unhook clip - 1 - from retaining ring - 2 - and remove rain sensor - 3 - from windshield (light bonding).
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Disconnect harness connector - 4 -.
Installing
When installing rain sensor after replacing windshield or rain sensor, the following must be observed:
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As a replacement part, windshields are supplied with retaining ring. After installing windshield, clean glass thoroughly in area of retaining ring
using cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
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It is not possible to reuse rain sensor. Replacement is supplied with adhesive already applied for installation of rain sensor to windshield. Bonding
can be used for only one installation.
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To guarantee function of rain sensor, rain sensor must be bonded to windshield completely free of bubbles.
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Remove protective cover for adhesive from new sensor.
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Connect harness connector - 4 -.
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Insert rain sensor - 3 - in retaining ring - 2 - and bond to windshield without bubbles.
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Install clip - 1 -.