Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Ambient Temperature Sensor Remove/Install:

2. Locate the ambient temperature sensor, on the right side of the radiator opening in the headlamp mounting module, behind the grille.
3. Remove the radiator grille fascia and insert from the headlamp mounting module.
4. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the ambient temperature sensor connector receptacle.
5. Remove the one screw that secures the ambient temperature sensor bracket to the headlamp mounting module.
6. Remove the ambient temperature sensor from the headlamp mounting module.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the ambient temperature sensor onto the radiator yoke.
2. Install and tighten the one screw that secures the ambient temperature sensor bracket to the radiator yoke. Tighten the screw to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the ambient temperature sensor connector receptacle.
4. Install the radiator grille fascia and insert onto the headlamp mounting module.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.