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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Important: Complete removal of the I/P trim pad is not necessary. Gently lift the I/P trim pad until sufficient access to the sensor and electrical connect or is acquired.

  1. Partially remove the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

  2. Object Number: 1218530  Size: SH
  3. Gently lift the I/P trim pad to access the sun load sensor.

  4. Object Number: 1218527  Size: SH
  5. Rotate the sunload sensor to release from the I/P trim pad.
  6. Disconnect the sunload sensor electrical connector.
  7. Remove the sun load sensor from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1218527  Size: SH
  1. Install the sun load sensor to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the sun load sensor electrical connector.
  3. Rotate to secure the sun load sensor to the I/P trim pad.
  4. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.