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Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Service and Repair

Ambient Temperature Sensor (for Automatic Air Conditioning System):




Ambient Temperature Sensor (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

a. Remove the front bumper cover.

3. REMOVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

a. Using a screwdriver, pull out the sensor, then disconnect the connector.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

a. Connect the connector, and then push in the sensor.

2. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER

a. Install the front bumper cover.

3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
4. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

a. Check SRS warning light.