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Solar Sensor: Service and Repair




Sunlight Photo Sensor -G107-, Removing And Installing







- Carefully disengage catches -A- between instrument panel and vent using a small screwdriver -B-.
- Remove vent -C- in direction of -arrow- as illustrated.







- Remove screw -A-.
- Remove photo sensor -B-.
- Disconnect electrical connection -C-.


NOTE: If VAG 1551 Scan Tool display shows a constant value of around 90% when reading the measuring value block for A/C control head -E87-, (Display Group 006), check wiring and terminal assignments to -E87- connector -C- according to wiring diagram (wiring may be improperly connected).