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Evaporator Temperature Sensor: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL (See  INSTRUMENT PANEL  ) 
  2. REMOVE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Pull out the air duct from A/C unit.
    2. Remove aspirator set bolt.
      Fig 1: Removing Aspirator Set Bolt
      G01157454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connector and connector clamp.
    4. Using a screwdriver, pull out the sensor.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Sensor
      G01157455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Release the 2 claws and remove the sensor from bracket plate.
      Fig 3: Removing Sensor From Bracket Plate
      G01157456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (See ) 
  4. INSTALL EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
  5. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL