Solar Radiation Sensor Removal/Installation (Auto A/C)

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front side trim (passenger-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Center console box (See CENTER CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Center console (See CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Side panel (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14. Lower panel (passenger-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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.

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Disconnect the solar radiation sensor connector.

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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.
Remove the solar radiation sensor.
Install in the reverse order of removal.