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Solar Sensor: Service and Repair

SUN LOAD SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the windshield garnish molding.

IMPORTANT: Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel slowly, the retainer clips could possibly fall into the instrument panel.

2. Lift the instrument panel upper trim panel up approximately 51 mm (2 in) and pull rearward to release instrument panel upper trim panel retainers.
3. Lift instrument panel upper trim panel to access sun load sensor.
4. Remove the sun load sensor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install sun load sensor.
2. Align the instrument panel upper trim locating pins and the retainers to the slots in the instrument panel.




3. Push forward and down on the instrument panel upper trim panel to lock into place.
4. Install the windshield garnish molding.