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Ambient Temperature Sensor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ambient temperature sensor that is located on the front radiator air baffle.
4. Remove the ambient temperature sensor from the radiator air baffle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the ambient temperature sensor to the radiator air baffle.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the ambient temperature sensor.
Verify the electrical connection at the right hand rail near the shock tower base.

3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 32 km/h (20 mph) for approximately one and a half minutes or at a speed of 72 km/h (45 mph) for approximately one minute in order to obtain the ambient update.
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