SOLAR SENSOR (For Automatic Air Conditioning System): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.
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: Removing Solar Sensor
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