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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
G10937586Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Passenger-side front heat duct (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Blower unit (See BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Press the tab from the inside of the dashboard and press out the solar radiation sensor as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Press Inside Of Dashboard Tab
    G10937587Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the solar radiation sensor connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Solar Radiation Sensor Connector
    G10937588Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the solar radiation sensor.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SOLAR RADIATION SENSOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)