Audi Q3 Owners & Service Manuals

Audi Q3: Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Removing and Installing

Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • D 009 401 04 -Cleaning Solution-

Removing

- Turn off the ignition.

- Vehicles with ignition lock: Remove the key.

- Remove the interior rearview mirror. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Interior Rearview Mirror; Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing.

- Disconnect the connector -3-.

- Insert a narrow screwdriver -5- into the opening as shown and release the retaining tabs -2- in direction of -arrows-.

- Wait one minute so that the silicon pad can release without leaving any residue.

- Loosen the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397--4- by moving it back and forth and remove it from the mount -1-.

Audi Q3. A92-10304

  Caution

Risk of damage to the humidity sensor.

  • The humidity sensor -arrow-on the rain/light recognition sensor -1- is extremely sensitive and must not be damaged.
  • A damaged humidity sensor must be replaced.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

  Note

Replace the silicon pad and retainer.

- Release the retaining tabs on the retainer -1--arrows- and remove it from the sensor -2-.

Audi Q3. A92-10278

- Press on the new retainer until it audibly engages.

- Clean the adhesive surface on the windshield with Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.

  • Any silicone residue must be completely removed.

Audi Q3. A92-10283

- Remove the silicone pad -2- cleanly from the sensor -3-.

- Clean the adhesive surface -1- on the sensor with Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.

Audi Q3. A92-10279

- Remove the silicone paper -1- from the silicone pad -3-.

- The clear protective film -2- remains on the silicone pad as an assembly aid.

Audi Q3. A92-10280

- Center the silicone pad -2- on the sensor -3- using the clear protective film -1-.

- Press the silicone pad through the protective film onto the sensor without forming any bubbles.

  Note

To avoid contaminating the silicone pad, remove the protective film just before installing it.

Audi Q3. A92-10281

- Remove the protective film -2- from the silicone pad -1-.

- Spray the entire surface of the silicone pad with the Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.

- Insert the sensor -4- into the mount -2-.

  Caution

The Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must have no embedded objects or bubbles between it and the windshield to function correctly.

- Press the retaining clips -1 and 5- until they audibly engage.

Audi Q3. A92-10302

- Connect the connector -3-.

Audi Q3. A92-10282

Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • D 009 401 04 -Cleaning Solution-

Removing

- If replacing the control module, select the "Replace Control Module" function Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

- Turn off the ignition.

- Vehicles with ignition lock: Remove the key.

- Remove the interior rearview mirror. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Interior Rearview Mirror; Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing.

- Disconnect the connector -3-.

- Insert a narrow screwdriver -5- into the opening as shown and release the retaining tabs -2- in direction of -arrows-.

- Wait one minute so that the silicon pad can release without leaving any residue.

- Loosen the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397--4- by moving it back and forth and remove it from the mount -1-.

- Clean the adhesive surface on the windshield with Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.

  • Any silicone residue must be completely removed.

Audi Q3. A92-10304

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

  Caution

Risk of damage to the humidity sensor.

  • The humidity sensor -arrow-on the rain/light recognition sensor -1- is extremely sensitive and must not be damaged.
  • A damaged humidity sensor must be replaced.

Audi Q3. A92-10278

- Press the grip surfaces -arrows- on the protective cap -2- gently together and remove from the sensor -1-.

  Note

To avoid contaminating the silicone pad, remove the protective cap just before installing it.

- Spray the entire surface of the silicone pad -3- with the Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.

- Insert the sensor -4- into the mount -2-.

  Caution

The Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- must have no embedded objects or bubbles between it and the windshield to function correctly.

- Press the retaining clips -1 and 5- until they audibly engage.

- Connect the connector -3-.

Audi Q3. A92-10303

- After replacing the rain/light recognition sensor, it must be re-coded in "Guided Functions". Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Audi Q3. A92-10282

    READ NEXT:

     Windshield Washer System

    Overview - Windshield Washer System Overview - Windshield Washer System, through MY 2014 1 - Washer Fluid Reservoir Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Windshield W

     Rear Window Wiper System

    Overview - Rear Window Washer System 1 - Water Hose For the rear window washer system 2 - Nut 8 Nm 3 - Rear Window Wiper Motor -V12- Removing and ins

     Rear Window Washer System

    Overview - Rear Window Washer System 1 - Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir The combined washer fluid reservoir for the front and rear washer systems is located in the left wheel hou

    SEE MORE:

     Refrigerant Circuit Pressures Specified Values, Vehicles with Heat Pump

      Note On vehicles with a high-voltage system and heat pump (for example on the Audi Q7 e-tron) installed in the refrigerant circuit and electrically activated vehicles which regulate the flow of the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit depending on the current operating conditi

     Technical Data

    Refrigerant R134a Capacities Refrigerant R134a and refrigerant oil. Refer to → Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr.87; Refrigerant R134a Capacities, Refrigerant Oil and Approved Refrigerant Oils. (Refrigerant R134a, Servicing; Refrigerant R134a Capacities, Refrigerant Oil a

    © 2019-2024 Copyright www.auq3.net