Solar Radiation Sensor Removal/Installation [Full-Auto Air Conditioner]: Notes

NOTE:

When removing the solar radiation sensor, perform the procedure in the posture shown in the figure.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  
  Fig 1: Removing/Installing Solar Radiation Sensor
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Side wall (passenger-side) (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front heat duct (passenger-side) (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Front side trim (passenger-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Lower panel (passenger-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Blower unit (See BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Press out (1) the tab of the solar radiation sensor from the inside of the dashboard using a flathead screwdriver as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Pressing Out Tab Of Solar Radiation Sensor From Inside Of Dashboard Using Flathead Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Press (2) the tab using a fastener remover as shown in the figure and press out the solar radiation sensor from the inside of the dashboard.
Disconnect the solar radiation sensor connector.
Remove the solar radiation sensor.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SOLAR RADIATION SENSOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)

Fig 3: Aligning Shape Of Solar Radiation Sensor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.