Last updated 2023-03-31

Rain sensor removal and installation

Summary of labour time, allowances and suppliers for rain sensor removal and installation of a windshield.

Labour time

Rain sensor removal and installation is sometimes required when replacing a windshield.

The labour to transfer and install rain sensor parts is considered an included operation in the glass labour time.

Rain sensor gel pads allowance

Allowance for aftermarket rain sensor gel pads is acceptable when the pads are required for the transfer of the sensor eye. When the parts required to change over the rain sensor eye are available only through the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) supplier (dealer), then OEM parts are acceptable.

Rain sensor gel pad suppliers

When the parts supplied are ... And in Glass Web Express (GWE)… Then the amount payable and required payment documentation submitted by the repair facility are ...
aftermarket rain sensor gel pad allowance is selected from the R&I parts
  • $37.50 per claim
  • copy of supplier invoice, and
  • a completed Glass Estimate (CL14B).
Note: The part invoice may be a photocopy if pads were bought in bulk.
OEM supplier (dealer) parts are entered as an exception item suggested list price shown on the OEM part invoice.
Note: The claim number must be computer generated on the invoice by the dealer.