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Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig.9 Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal:




1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Raise and support the vehicle on safety stands.

Fig.10 Ambient Temperature Sensor:




3. From behind front bumper fascia, remove the screw attaching the ambient temperature sensor to radiator closure panel.
4. Disconnect sensor wiring connector.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector.
2. Install the ambient temperature sensor retaining screw and tighten to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the negative battery cable.