Solar Radiation Sensor Removal/Installation (Auto A/C): Notes

NOTE:

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

Fig 1: Removing Solar Radiation Sensor

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Remove the following parts:
   1. Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   3. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Passenger-side front heat duct (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   5. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   6. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   7. Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   8. Blower unit (See BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Press the tab from the inside of the dashboard and press out the solar radiation sensor as shown in the figure.
   Fig 2: Press Inside Of Dashboard Tab

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4. Disconnect the solar radiation sensor connector.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Solar Radiation Sensor Connector

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5. Remove the solar radiation sensor.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SOLAR RADIATION SENSOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)