Removal1.Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.2.Remove the front bumper cover.(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")3.Disconnect the VESS speaker connector (A) and then remove the VESS speaker (B) after loosening mounting bolts.
Specifications Item Specification Rated voltageDC 13.5 VOperating voltageDC 7.5 - 16.0 VOperating temperature-86 to 167°F (-30 to 75°C)Dark currentMax.
Replacement1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2.Remove the heater and blower assembly.(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") 3.Remove the evaporator core cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.4.Pull out the evaporator temperature sensor (A) from the evaporator core.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2.Disconnect the auto defogging connector. 3.Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.