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Ambient Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the front under cover. (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ambient Temperature Sensor Connector
    G10953268Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. While pressing the clip tabs of the ambient temperature sensor in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the air seal cowl up.
    Fig 2: Pressing Ambient Temperature Sensor Clip Tabs
    G10953269Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the ambient temperature sensor.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.