Ambient Light Sensor: Service and Repair

Ambient Light Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).

Important: Cover the windshield defrost vents with clean shop rags.




3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor.




4. In order to remove the sensor from the trim pad, rotate the sensor counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
5. Remove the sensor from the trim pad.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the sensor to the trim pad.
2. In order to install the sensor to the trim pad, rotate the sensor clockwise 1/4 turn.




3. Position the trim pad to the upper portion of the instrument panel (I/P).
4. Connect the electrical connector to the sensor.
5. Remove the shop rags from the windshield defrost vents.
6. Install the trim pad to the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).