Rain Sensor Removal/Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

If the rate at which the rain sensor reflects or transmits infrared light between the rain sensor and the windshield, or through the protective sheet, is changed, the rain sensor will determine that there is a problem in the rain detection function and stop the auto wiper system control. Be careful of the following when installing the rain sensor:
- Do not reuse the rain sensor protective sheet.
- Do not touch the rain sensor lens, rain sensor protective sheet, and sensor installation area on the windshield with your fingers.
- Verify that there are no air bubbles after installing the rain sensor.

Wipe off any oil or dirt from the rain sensor lens and the windshield using a clean rag.

Fig 1: Cleaning Rain Sensor Lens And Windshield Using Clean Rag
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Peel off double-sided adhesive tape A from a new rain sensor sheet.

Fig 2: Peeling Off Double-Sided Adhesive Tape A From Rain Sensor Sheet
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Adhere a new rain sensor sheet to the rain sensor lens.

Fig 3: Identifying Rain Sensor Sheet To Rain Sensor Lens
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Peel off double-sided adhesive tape B from the rain sensor sheet.

Fig 4: Peeling Off Double-Sided Adhesive Tape B From Rain Sensor Sheet
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Move the rain sensor in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and install the rain sensor to the bracket.

Fig 5: Moving Rain Sensor
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Press the rain sensor in the direction of arrow (1) shown in figure and press out any air bubbles.

Fig 6: Pressing Rain Sensor
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Verify that there are no air bubbles between the rain sensor and the windshield.
Press the stopper pin in the direction of arrow (1) and secure the rain sensor to the bracket.

Fig 7: Pressing Stopper Pin
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Connect the connector.

Fig 8: Connecting Connector
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Install the rain sensor cover.

Fig 9: Installing Rain Sensor Cover
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Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
If the rain sensor is replaced, perform the following sensitivity setting procedure for the auto lights.
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.
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 auto light sensitivity setting verified in Step 1.
3. Re-set to the auto light sensitivity setting verified in Step 1.