Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

WM 871319 Removing and installing temperature sensor for evaporator

Preliminary work

Preliminary work for temperature sensor for evaporator

Remove right trim panel under the dashboard.-> 701919 Removing and installing trim panel under dashboard - section on "Removing" 701919 Removing and Installing Trim Under Dashboard

Removing temperature sensor for evaporator





Installation position

1. Slide your hand up between the heater/air-conditioning unit -A- and bulkhead -B- and feel for the temperature sensor.





Removing temperature sensor

2. Turn the temperature sensor 90° to the left (in direction of travel).
3. Pull the temperature sensor forward (in direction of travel) out of the heater/air-conditioning unit and then pull it down.
4. Release the electric plug connection -a- and disconnect it.





Releasing electric plug connection

Installing temperature sensor for evaporator

1. Plug in electric connector on the temperature sensor until the connector engages securely.
2. Guide the temperature sensor up between the bulkhead -B- and heater/air-conditioning unit -A-.





Installing temperature sensor

3. Slide the temperature sensor into the heater/air-conditioning unit and turn it 90° to the right.
4. Check that the temperature sensor is seated securely in the heater/air conditioning unit.

Subsequent work

Subsequent work for temperature sensor for evaporator

Install right trim panel under the dashboard. -> 701919 Removing and installing trim panel under dashboard - section on "Installing" 701919 Removing and Installing Trim Under Dashboard