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Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Service and Repair

Ambient Temperature Sensor:




AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

REMOVAL

1. 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.

2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

4. REMOVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR




a. Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.
b. Remove the sensor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR




a. Install the sensor with the clamp.
b. Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER
3. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

5. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.