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Section 486 (Air Conditioning): Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lexus GS 430 and 2005 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE SOLAR SENSOR 

    Using a screw driver, pull out the sensor and disconnect the connector.

    HINT:

    • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
      Fig 1: Pulling Out Sensor And Disconnecting Connector Using Screw Driver
      G02943177Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

      Insert the sensor to instrument panel as shown in Fig 2 .

      Fig 2: Identifying Sensor
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  2. REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Remove the No. 1 under cover. (See REMOVAL )
    2. Remove the room temperature sensor.
      1. Remove the No.1 safety pad set bolts and screws.
      2. Disconnect the connector and aspirator hose.
      3. Remove the screw and sensor.
        Fig 3: Removing Room Temperature Sensor
        G02943179Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using a clip remover, pull out the sensor from bumper reinforcement.
      Fig 4: Pulling Out Sensor From Bumper Reinforcement Using Clip Remover
      G02943180Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Remove these parts:
      1. No.1 under cover
      2. No.1 safety pad (See REMOVAL )
    2. Remove the evaporator temperature sensor.
      1. Using a screwdriver, pull out the sensor with bracket plate.

        HINT:

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

        Fig 5: Pulling Out Sensor With Bracket Plate Using Screw Driver
        G02943181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Release the 2 claws and remove the sensor from bracket plate.
        Fig 6: Releasing 2 Claws And Sensor From Bracket Plate
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  5. REMOVE SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
      Fig 7: Removing Smog Ventilation Sensor
      G02943183Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002