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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Wrap the remover tool with protective tape so that the solar radiation sensor and the dashboard do not get damaged.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT 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.

Fig 1: Pressing Lower Part Of Solar Radiation Sensor Connector Upward
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Insert a remover tool into the position (1) shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Inserting Remover Tool Into Position
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Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and detach tab A.
Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure and detach tab B.
Remove the solar radiation sensor from the dashboard.

Fig 3: Removing Solar Radiation Sensor From Dashboard
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Disconnect the solar radiation sensor connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Solar Radiation Sensor Connector
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CAUTION:
- After the solar radiation sensor has been removed, the sensor connector could fall behind the dashboard making the installation difficult. Therefore, hold the rooted end of the solar radiation sensor connector using a clip or similar tool to prevent it from falling.
Install in the reverse order of removal.