Solar Sensor: Service and Repair

SOLAR RADIATION SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER]

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

b. Front side trim (passenger-side) Front Side Trim Removal/Installation

c. Side wall Side Wall Removal/Installation

d. Center console box Center Console Box Removal/Installation

e. Console panel Console Panel Removal/Installation

f. Center console Center Console Removal/Installation

g. Shift lever knob (MTX) Service and Repair

h. Selector lever knob (ATX) Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation

i. Shift panel Shift Panel Removal/Installation

j. Front console Front Console Removal/Installation

k. Side panel Side Panel Removal/Installation

l. Glove compartment Service and Repair

m. Dashboard under cover Dashboard Under Cover Removal/Installation

n. Lower panel (passenger-side) Lower Panel Removal/Installation

3. Insert a hand into the dashboard from the passenger's area and press the lower part of the solar radiation sensor connector upward, and then disconnect the solar radiation sensor from the dashboard.






4. Disconnect the solar radiation sensor connector.






CAUTION:
- After the solar radiation sensor removal, the sensor connector could fall in the dashboard making the installation difficult. Therefore, hold the rooted end of the sensor connector using a clip or similar tool to prevent it from falling.

5. Remove the solar radiation sensor.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.