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: Detaching Negative Battery Cable From 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. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   5. Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   6. Tuner and amp unit (TAU) (With Tuner and amp unit (TAU)) (See TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   7. Blower unit (See BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Press out (1) the tab of the solar radiation sensor from the inside of the dashboard using a flathead screwdriver as shown in the figure.
   Fig 2: Loosening Solar Radiation Sensor

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4. Press (2) the tab using a fastener remover as shown in the figure and press out the solar radiation sensor from the inside of the dashboard.
5. Disconnect the solar radiation sensor connector.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Solar Radiation Sensor Connector

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