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Solar Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).

    NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. REMOVE SOLAR SENSOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pull out the solar sensor, then disconnect the connector.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Pulling Out Solar Sensor Using Screwdriver
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