Cooler Thermistor (Evaporator Sensor): Removal

WARNING: The following service operations include the works which may affect the SRS airbag system. Before starting work, always be sure to confirm the precautions related to the SRS airbag system. (Refer to PRECAUTIONS )

1. Precautions
   CAUTION: After turning the ignition switch to OFF, you may have to wait for a while before disconnecting the battery terminals. Check appropriate precautions for battery terminal disconnection before proceeding. (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
2. Disconnection of the battery ground terminal
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground terminal, and then wait for 60 seconds before starting the work.
      WARNING: The air bag and pretensioner system are fitted with a backup power supply. If you start the work within 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the air bag may be activated.
      CAUTION: To avoid damage to the molding, be sure to fully open the door glasses on both driver's and passenger's sides.
3. Removal of air conditioner unit ASSY (for automatic air conditioning system) (Refer to REMOVAL )
4. Removal of air conditioner unit ASSY (for manual air conditioning system) (Refer to REMOVAL )
5. Removal of aspirator (for automatic air conditioning system) (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
6. Removal of air outlet damper control cable SUB-ASSY (for manual air conditioning system) (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
7. Removal of heater control cable SUB-ASSY (for manual air conditioning system) (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
8. Removal of cooler expansion valve (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
9. Removal of cooling unit case (for automatic air conditioning system) (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
10. Removal of cooling unit case (for manual air conditioning system) (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
11. Removal of cooler evaporator NO. 1. (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
12. Connection of air conditioner tube ASSY (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
13. Removal of cooler thermistor NO. 1
    1. Remove cooler thermistor NO. 1 from cooler evaporator NO. 1.

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