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Solar Sensor, Changing






To Remove
1 Remove the A pillar trims.
2 Remove the speaker grilles and the screws securing the upper section of the facia.
3 Unhook the upper part of the facia from the cable between the A pillars.
4 Unplug the solar sensor connector and lift off the upper part of the facia.
5 Remove the solar sensor by pushing it against the facia and turning it counter clockwise, seen from the underside of the facia.







To Install
1 Press the solar sensor into the holder. Note the position.
2 Install the upper part of the facia in position and plug in the solar sensor connector.
3 Hook in the cable in the upper part of the facia.
4 Tighten the screws securing the upper part of the facia, connect the speakers and screw down the speaker grilles.
5 Install the A pillar trims.
6 Calibrate the Automatic Climate Control (ACC) system by pressing the "AUTO" and "VENT" buttons at the same time.

Important : During calibration, all previously stored diagnostic trouble codes are erased. Before carrying out calibration, all stored diagnostic trouble codes should be read.