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

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NOTE:

When removing the solar radiation sensor, perform the procedure in the posture shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Removing Solar Radiation Sensor

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Side wall (passenger-side) (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front heat duct (passenger-side) (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Front side trim (passenger-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Lower panel (passenger-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Blower unit (See BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Press out (1) the tab of the solar radiation sensor from the inside of the dashboard using a flathead screwdriver as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Pressing Out Tab Of Solar Radiation Sensor
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Press (2) the tab using a fastener remover as shown in the figure and press out the solar radiation sensor from the inside of the dashboard.
Disconnect the solar radiation sensor connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Solar Radiation Sensor Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the solar radiation sensor.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SOLAR RADIATION SENSOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)