Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation (Auto A/C)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor (Full-Auto Air Conditioner)

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Fuel filer lid opener lever (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Hood release lever (See HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Driver-side lower panel (See DRIVER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the aspirator from the passenger compartment temperature sensor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Aspirator From Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor
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Disconnect the passenger compartment temperature sensor connector.
Remove the screw.

Fig 3: Removing Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor Screw
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Remove the passenger compartment temperature sensor.
Remove the aspirator.

Fig 4: Removing Aspirator
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Install in the reverse order of removal.