Removal1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the steering column shroud panel.(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")3.Disconnect the 6P connector (B) of the coil antenna and then remove the coil antenna (A) after loosening the screw.
Replacement1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the crash pad lower panel.(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad")3.Remove the steering column upper & Lower shroud.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF.2.Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.3.Measure the resistance between terminal "+" and "-" of the evaporator temperature sensor.Specification Evaporator core temperature [°C (°F)] Resistance [KΩ]
Description The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is transferred to the automatic temperature control