Rain Sensor: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSTALL RAIN SENSOR TAPE
1. Peel off the releasing sheet (yellow side) and attach the rain sensor tape to the position indicated in the illustration (the sensor part of the rain sensor) while pushing out air bubbles with your fingers.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rain Sensor Tape Position
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Peel off the releasing sheet (white side).
  NOTE:
  - When reusing the rain sensor, clean dirt off the sensor part with a cloth, etc.
  - Do not touch the adhesive surface directly with your fingers.
INSTALL RAIN SENSOR
1. Engage the claw as shown in the illustration to set the position.
  
  Fig 2: Engaging Claw
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Gradually attach the rain sensor to the glass surface to prevent air bubbles in between.
3. Push in the stopper.
  NOTE:
  - Check that the rain sensor tape does not remain on the wind shield glass. If it does, remove it before installing the rain sensor.
  - Do not touch the adhesive surface and the glass surface directly with your fingers.
  - Clean dirt on the glass with a cloth, etc.
  - The rain sensor tape can be reused, however, replace it with a new one if it has dirt on or is damaged.
  - After installing the rain sensor, air bubbles should not exist between the windshield glass and the rain sensor tape.