Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual page 80

Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 12.2014
– Carefully lever the sensor for rain and light detection - G397-
Pos. -2- out of the retaining frame from above starting from the
front windscreen.
– Release connector -1- and pull off.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:
Caution
♦ Thoroughly clean the windscreen inside the retaining plate
with e.g. isopropyl (technical alcohol).
♦ The surface (coupling cushion) of the sensor must not get
dirty or damaged when installing. A sensor with a dam‐
aged coupling cushion must be replaced.
♦ There are several variants of sensors (depending on
equipment). Ensure that the correct component is used for
replacement, see ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original
Parts .
Note
If the surface (coupling cushion) of the sensor is dirty, it can be
cleaned, if necessary, by sticking on one or several adhesive
tapes and then pulling them off again.
– If a new sensor is installed, press the grips in
-direction of arrow A- and remove the protective cap -1- in
-direction of arrow B-.
– Mount plug.
– Insert the sensor into the retaining frame on the windscreen.
– Press retaining clip -1- on until the catches -arrow- audibly
click into place.
Note
Even after correct installation of the sensor, smaller air bub‐
♦
bles can be present initially between the windscreen and the
coupling cushion. After approx. 10 min, the contact surface
must be free of bubbles.
If the contact surface is not free of bubbles after 10 minutes,
♦
the rain sensor must be removed and re-installed.
Air bubbles between the windscreen and the coupling cushion
♦
cause sensor malfunctions.
– When replacing, the new sensor must be coded with the ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.
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Rep. gr.92 - Windscreen wash/wipe system