Do I need to remove the ETC when applying front windshield film?

[Jane]

When applying film to the front windshield of a car, it is not necessary to remove the ETC device. You can simply cut out the area of the film covering the ETC position, as removing the ETC device will cause it to become invalid and require reactivation after reinstallation. How to activate ETC: Insert and remove the ETC card twice in succession until the electronic tag screen displays 'Bluetooth is on.' If inserting and removing twice without the electronic tag displays 'Tag invalid,' this is normal and does not affect activation. Alternatively, you can press the button on the top of the electronic tag to enable Bluetooth. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth, open the corresponding mobile app (usually a download QR code is provided on the electronic tag), and enter the device activation interface. Click 'Connect Device' and wait patiently for the 'Connection Successful' prompt. Once connected, upload a photo of the vehicle's front to complete the activation.