New Beetle Convertible L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
Rain Sensor: Service and Repair
Flush-Bonded Windows
Rain Sensor
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:
‹› 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).
‹› 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.
‹› 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 -.