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Cabin Temperature Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

Removing and Installing Inside Sensor





1. Remove control switch. Service and Repair

2. Remove tray and glove box.

3. Unscrew trim panels on left and right sides of center console.

4. Unscrew center console mounting screws on instrument panel and frame tunnel. Wires remain connected.

5. Lift center console tar enough and pull back toward rear, that inside sensor is accessible.

6. Press out inside sensor from inside.




The mounting ring is pressed on and held in position by retaining tabs.




Note: Some cars since standard production of 1980 models have an inside sensor with a separate blower. This inside sensor is not available as a spare part. When installing a new inside sensor in these cars, the wires must be transferred in the multiple pin plug. Note colors of wires.





Inside Sensor with Blower Beginning With February, 1981