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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  2. Remove the trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  3. Important: Cover the windshield defrost vents with clean shop rags.


    Object Number: 718025  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor.

  5. Object Number: 729432  Size: SH
  6. In order to remove the sensor from the trim pad, rotate the sensor counterclockwise 1/4 turn .
  7. Remove the sensor from the trim pad.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 729432  Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 718025  Size: SH
  4. Position the trim pad to the upper portion of the instrument panel (I/P).
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the sensor.
  6. Remove the shop rags from the windshield defrost vents.
  7. Install the trim pad to the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  8. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .