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Sunload and Twilight Sentinel Sensor Replacement Buick

Removal Procedure

  1. Partially remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 487899  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the sunload (1) and twilight sentinel (2) sensors from the defroster grille by turning a quarter turn.
  4. Remove the sensors from the defroster grille.

    Remove the defroster grille.

  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the sensors.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 487899  Size: SH
  1. Partially install the sunload sensors (1).
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
  3. Install the sensors (1, 2) to the defroster grille.
  4. Turn the sensors a quarter turn in order to secure the sensors.
  5. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .

Sunload and Twilight Sentinel Sensor Replacement Oldsmobile

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 487873  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the twilight sentinel connector (2) by turning a quarter turn.
  4. Remove the twilight sentinel sensor.
  5. Disconnect the sunload sensors (3) from the defroster grille by turning a quarter turn.
  6. Remove the sensors from the defroster grille.

  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).
  8. Remove the sensors.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 487873  Size: SH
  1. Install the sunload sensors (3) to the defroster grille.
  2. Turn the sensors a quarter turn in order to secure the sensors.

  3. Connect the electrical connectors (1).
  4. Install the twilight sentinel sensor.
  5. Connect the twilight sentinel connector (2) by turning a quarter turn.
  6. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .