Campaign - Rain Sensor Installation

Condition

Instructions: Perform this procedure on all applicable vehicle within the Limited new vehicle Warranty

RVU - Rain Sensor, Installing (OT)





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Tip:
This Technical Bulletin is in effect for 12 months from date of publication as listed above. After that date, this Technical Bulletin will expire and no longer be in effect.
Procedures must be performed ONLY on applicable vehicles in Dealer inventory.

Requirements
Vehicle must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the (OT) code open on the ElsaWeb Campaign / Action Information inquiry screen on the day of repair.
- Vehicle must be within the Limited New Vehicle Warranty.
- Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Bulletin.

Technical Background
Intermittent Wiper Mode May Function Erratically on Vehicles With Rain Sensor, Wiper Intermittent Function Delay Time Does Not Change When Dial is Changed. This condition may be present on early production rain sensors.

Production Solution
Improved Rain Sensor as of VIN: 7L_7D035000.

Service
Input VIN into Elsa and check Campaign / Action Information inquiry screen for open Code (OT).

Rain Sensor -G213- Installing





- Identify rain sensor 1K0955559R/T (there is only one set of diodes in the center of the part that contacts the windshield).





- Install improved rain sensor Part No: 1K0955559AB.

Tip: The improved rain sensor is identifiable by the white optical receptors -arrows-, or if viewed closely, the stacked diamond shape through the middle of the sensor.

Removal





NOTE:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

Remove interior mirror.
- Disconnect electrical connection - 1- from sensor -2-.





- Using a screwdriver, pry Rain Sensor - G213- or Rain/Light Recognition Sensor - G397- -1- from bracket -2-.

NOTE:
- When removing, make sure to pry off complete Rain Sensor -G213- or Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- and not only the upper casing of Rain Sensor -G213- or of Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.
- Upper shell of sensor is easily detached and may break when removing (prying). Use care to ensure complete sensor is removed from frame.

Installation
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- The windshield surface inside the sensor mounting frame must be thoroughly cleaned prior to installing sensor.
- Ensure the sensor's optical receptor is kept clean and free from contaminants (dust particles, dirt etc.).
- In the event the sensor's optical receptor becomes contaminated (dust, dirt etc.), remove contaminants by gently applying the adhesive side of a suitable tape strip to surface, or use commercially available low pressure aerosol compressed air.
- When installing, the sensor's optical receptor must make uninterrupted and even contact with the windshield surface (no air bubbles).

Warranty





Required Vehicle Update Technical Bulletin
Time Requirements / Reimbursement
To ensure prompt and proper payment, be sure to enter, immediately upon completion of the repair work, the applicable reimbursement code listed below. Claims will only be paid for vehicles that show the (OT) code in the ElsaWeb Campaign Action Information screen on the day of repair.

OT Data Entry Procedure Use Claim Type RC
The system automatically enters parts and labor applicable to the above listed code.

For vehicles that, according to your information, cannot be corrected or reached, and one of the codes below best describe the reason, please enter one of the applicable codes into the system:

- OT 20 Customer Refused Repairs
- OT 30 Total Loss
- OT 40 Vehicle Stolen
- OT 50 Vehicle Exported

Additional Required Vehicle
Update Technical Bulletins
Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Required Vehicle Update Technical Bulletins. Please check your ElsaWeb Campaign Action Information screen so that any additional required work can be done simultaneously.

Required Vehicle Update
Technical Bulletin Verification
For verification, always check the ElsaWeb Campaign Action Information screen. The ElsaWeb Campaign Action Information system is the only binding inquiry and verification system; other systems are not valid and may result in non-payment of a claim.

Help for Claim Input
For questions regarding claim input, contact the Warranty Helpline.Please do not contact the Campaign Helpline regarding claim input.

Required Customer Notification38GInform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and all work that was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates completed under this Technical Bulletin.

Required Parts and Tools





No Special Tools required.