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Solar Radiation Sensor Removal/Installation [Full-Auto Air Conditioner]

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front side trim (passenger-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Center console box (See CENTER CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Center console (See CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R] .)
    8. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Side panel (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Lower panel (passenger-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Insert a hand into the dashboard from the passenger's area and press the lower part of the solar radiation sensor connector upward, and then disconnect the solar radiation sensor from the dashboard.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Solar Radiation Sensor From Dashboard
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  4. Disconnect the solar radiation sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Solar Radiation Sensor With Connector
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    CAUTION:
    • After the solar radiation sensor removal, the sensor connector could fall in the dashboard making the installation difficult. Therefore, hold the rooted end of the sensor connector using a clip or similar tool to prevent it from falling.
  5. Remove the solar radiation sensor.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.