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Ambient Light Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the RH and LH windshield side garnish mouldings.







3. Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the photocell and amplifier electrical connector, lift the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly only enough to expose the connector.







4. Remove the photocell and amplifier.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Release the two retaining clips.
3 Remove the photocell and amplifier.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.