Front Sun Sensor

Front Sun Sensor


Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions may result in an accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim Removal Wedge RMCP101

• Typical sun sensor assembly shown in illustrations.

Removing

- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

- Remove the instrument panel top cover.






- Using Trim Removal Wedge (RMCP101) (1) or equivalent, gently pry between both sides of the sun sensor assembly (2) and the instrument panel (3) to release the snap clip retainers that secure the sun sensor.






- Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the sun sensor assembly (2).

- Remove the sun sensor assembly from the instrument panel (3).

Installing






- Position the sun sensor assembly (2) near the instrument panel (3).

- Connect the wiring harness connector (1) to the sun sensor assembly (2).






- Align the tab on the sun sensor assembly (1) with the opening in the instrument panel (2).

- Gently push the sun sensor assembly into the instrument panel until the sensor snap clip retainers (3) are securely engaged.

- Install the instrument panel top cover.

- Connect the negative battery cable.