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Solar Sensor: Service and Repair

Sunload and Twilight Sentinel Sensor Replacement




REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the defroster grille.
2. Disconnect the twilight sentinel connector (2) by turning a quarter turn.
3. Remove the twilight sentinel sensor.
4. Disconnect the sunload sensors (3) from the defroster grille by turning a quarter turn. Remove the sensors from the defroster grille.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1). Remove the sensors.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the sunload sensors (3) to the defroster grille.
Turn the sensors a quarter turn in order to secure the sensors.
2. Connect the electrical connectors (1).
3. Install the twilight sentinel sensor.
4. Connect the twilight sentinel connector (2) by turning a quarter turn.
5. Install the defroster grille.