Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement Roof

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the air bag. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the left sunshade. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement in Roof.
3. Remove the body lock pillar.
4. Remove the left windshield garnish. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the sunroof molding trim, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Replacement in Roof.
6. Remove the left rear assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
7. Remove the upper console.
8. Using a flat-bladed tool, gently pry out the air temperature sensor.
9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air temperature sensor.

1. Connect the electrical connector from the air temperature sensor.
2. Install the air temperature sensor.
3. Install the upper console.
4. Install the left rear assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
5. Install the sunroof molding trim, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Replacement in Roof.
6. Install the left windshield garnish. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
7. Install the body lock pillar.
8. Install the left sunshade. Refer to Sunroof Sunshade Replacement in Roof.
9. Enable the air bag. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement Vent

1. Remove instrument panel accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
2. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.



3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the inside air temperature sensor.
4. Remove the inside air temperature sensor by turning the sensor clockwise and pulling out.

1. Install the inside air temperature sensor to the vehicle.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the inside air temperature sensor.
3. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
4. Install the instrument panel accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement Floor

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the driver side airbag. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the left IP closeout insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
3. Remove the center closeout insulator panel bolt on the left side.
4. Pull back the closeout insulator panel in order to access the temperature sensor.
5. Remove the inside air temperature sensor by turning the sensor counterclockwise from the floor air outlet.
6. Disconnect the air temperature sensor harness from the sensor.

1. Connect the air temperature sensor harness to the sensor.
2. Install the inside air temperature sensor by turning the sensor clockwise to the floor air outlet.
3. Install the center closeout insulator panel bolt on the left side.
4. Install the left IP closeout insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
5. Enable the driver side airbag. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.