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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- WINDSHIELD PILLAR .

    Important:  Remove the I/P upper trim panel slowly, the retainer clips could possibly fall into the I/P.

  2. Lift the I/P upper trim panel up approximately 51 mm (2 in) and pull rearward to release I/P upper trim panel retainers.
  3. Lift the I/P upper trim panel to access sun load sensor.
  4. Disconnect the sunload sensor electrical connector.
  5. Remove the sun load sensor.
    Fig 1: Lifting I/P Upper Trim Panel To Access Sun Load Sensor
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