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Solar Sensor: Service and Repair

SUNLOAD AND TWILIGHT SENTINEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the defroster grill.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the twilight sensor or the solar sensor.
4. Remove the sensors from the defroster grill by A twisting each sensor 1/4 turn and pulling the sensors out of the defroster grille.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the sensors into the defroster grill, then twist each sensor 1/4 turn in order to engage each sensor into the defroster grille.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the twilight sensor or the solar sensor.
3. Install the defroster grill.
4. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling The SIR System in Restraint Systems.