Section 187 (Air Conditioning System (Service)): Sensor: Removal

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

Fig 1: Removing Solar Sensor
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NOTE:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
  Insert the sensor to instrument panel as shown in the illustration.
Fig 2: Inserting Solar Sensor To Instrument Panel
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REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove the No. 1 under cover:
  For 2004 model (See REMOVAL , INSTRUMENT PANEL).
  
  For 2003 model (See REMOVAL , INSTRUMENT PANEL).
2. Remove the room temperature sensor.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Room Temperature Sensor
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  1. Remove the No. 1 safety pad set bolts and screws.
  2. Disconnect the connector and aspirator hose.
  3. Remove the screw and sensor.
REMOVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Using a clip remover, pull out the sensor from bumper reinforcement.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Ambient Temperature Sensor
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REMOVE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove these parts:
  1. No. 1 under cover
  2. No. 1 safety pad:
    For 2004 model (See REMOVAL , INSTRUMENT PANEL).
    
    For 2003 model (See REMOVAL , INSTRUMENT PANEL).
2. Remove the evaporator temperature sensor.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Evaporator Temperature Sensor
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  1. Using a screwdriver, pull out the sensor with bracket plate.
    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    
    Fig 6: Removing Sensor From Bracket Plate
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  2. Release the 2 claws and remove the sensor from bracket plate.
REMOVE SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
Fig 7: Remove Smog Ventilation Sensor
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